Bian Shoumin (1684–1752)
Bian Shoumin is a Chinese artist with 144 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $4,579. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Bian Shoumin is recorded as sold in 2024 for $18,906; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Bian Shoumin on OpeningBid →What is a Bian Shoumin work worth?
Across 94 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bian Shoumin work is $4,579.
The median Bian Shoumin work on paper sells for $5,833 across 21 lots.
The median Bian Shoumin painting sells for $3,822 across 13 lots.
Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 16 | $3,822‡ | $13,033 | 81.3% | 2024-05-17 |
| Works on Paper | 23 | $5,833‡ | $177,318‡ | 91.3% | 2026-06-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $114,554‡ | $177,318‡ | — | 2020-12-05 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $5,811–$40,967‡ | $6,224‡ | $177,318‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $1,239–$7,556‡ | $4,646‡ | $22,585‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $177,318‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $114,554 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $13,033 |
| Paintings | 2018 | $10,292 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Bian Shoumin worth?
Across 94 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bian Shoumin work is $4,579. The median Bian Shoumin work on paper sells for $5,833 across 21 lots. The median Bian Shoumin painting sells for $3,822 across 13 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Bian Shoumin work on paper?
Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bian Shoumin work on paper is $5,833. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Bian Shoumin's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Bian Shoumin work on paper is $177,318. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Bian Shoumin painting?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bian Shoumin painting is $3,822. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Bian Shoumin's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Bian Shoumin painting is $13,033.
What is the average price of a small Bian Shoumin work on paper?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Bian Shoumin work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $6,224, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Bian Shoumin's auction record?
Bian Shoumin's auction record is $177,318, set in 2015. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
See the full Bian Shoumin record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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