> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/song-di · updated 2026-11-03

# Song Di (b. 1945)

## What is Song Di’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 143 auction results for Song Di at 13 houses since 1999. Over the last 24 months the median price was $514 including buyer’s premium (middle half $485–$2,606, n=5). The auction record is $130,069 for AUTUMN LANDSCAPE (1999, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AUTUMN LANDSCAPE, 1997 | Ink and color on paper | $130,069 | Christie's | Apr 1999 |
| 2 | 云海峰壑 | 设色纸本 | $24,673 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Apr 2011 |
| 3 | 曲水幽林 | 设色纸本 | $17,564 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jan 2013 |
| 4 | Jinglin Youcun | 设色纸本 | $16,639 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jan 2013 |
| 5 | Spring Outing, 1991年作 | 设色纸本 | $13,725 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2006 |
| 6 | 山峦图, 1989年作 | 设色纸本 | $13,711 | Beijing Rongbao Auction (北京荣宝拍卖) | Jun 2015 |
| 7 | Lijiang Xiuse | 纸本 | $11,981 | China Guardian (中国嘉德) | Dec 2012 |
| 8 | 漓江山水 | 设色纸本 | $11,221 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | May 2007 |
| 9 | 月牙山之景, 癸亥秋 | 设色纸本 | $8,617 | Beijing Rongbao Auction (北京荣宝拍卖) | Aug 2015 |
| 10 | 晴雪鹤舞, 1985 | Hanging scroll | $7,927 | Beijing Ginza Auction (北京银座拍卖) | Dec 2013 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 15 | $4,101 |
| Other | 19 | $3,570 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 27 | $3,970 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 143 results from 13 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Song Di is a Chinese artist with 181 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $4,062. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Song Di sold in 2024 for $6,351, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Song Di work worth?

Across 143 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Song Di work is $4,062.

The median Song Di painting sells for $5,376 across 48 lots.

The median Song Di work on paper sells for $2,999 across 6 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Song Di paintings typically sell for $2,768–$8,376 (the middle half of 24 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 50 | $5,376‡ | $33,285‡ | 96% | 2025-09-21 |
| Works on Paper | 7 | $2,999‡ | $130,069 | 85.7% | 2026-08-04 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $33,868‡ | $130,069 | — | 2013-01-19 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $1,467–$6,351‡ | $4,719‡ | $13,945‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 24 | $2,768–$8,376‡ | $5,095‡ | $33,285‡ |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $2,643–$3,903‡ | $2,999‡ | $130,069 |

‡ 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 | 1999 | $130,069 |
| Paintings | 2013 | $33,285‡ |
| Paintings | 2021 | $23,217‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $4,122‡ |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Song Di worth?

Across 143 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Song Di work is $4,062. The median Song Di painting sells for $5,376 across 48 lots. The median Song Di work on paper sells for $2,999 across 6 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Song Di paintings typically sell for $2,768–$8,376 (the middle half of 24 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Song Di painting?

Based on 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Song Di painting is $5,376. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Song Di's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Song Di painting is $33,285. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a medium Song Di painting?

Based on 24 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Song Di painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $5,095, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Song Di's auction record?

Song Di's auction record is $130,069, set in 1999.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Song Di auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/song-di (updated 2026-11-03).

Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.