Song Kun (b. 1977)
What is Song Kun’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 50 auction results for Song Kun at 12 houses since 2014. Over the last 24 months the median price was $35,414 including buyer’s premium (middle half $13,321–$53,317, n=8). The auction record is $304,816 for Garden of Auspicious Animals (2021, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Garden of Auspicious Animals, 2014 | Oil paint | $304,816 | Christie's | Dec 2021 |
| 2 | Breeze, 2017 | Oil paint | $258,426 | Christie's | Nov 2022 |
| 3 | U've Been Gone, 2005 | Oil paint | $250,000 | Christie's | Oct 2014 |
| 4 | 泛灵族, 2018 | 布面 油画 | $143,232 | China Guardian (中国嘉德) | May 2024 |
| 5 | SPRING REMAIN THE SAME, 2009 | Oil on canvas | $121,480 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jul 2022 |
| 6 | 浪潮, 2017 | 布面油画 | $111,403 | China Guardian (中国嘉德) | May 2024 |
| 7 | Travel, 2007 | Oil paint | $96,621 | Christie's | May 2021 |
| 8 | Asia's Broken Heart - Self-Portrait No. 2, 2014 | 布面 综合材料 | $76,335 | China Guardian (中国嘉德) | Nov 2024 |
| 9 | Desire is This and Imprison You, 2012 | Oil on canvas | $68,278 | Sotheby's | Apr 2022 |
| 10 | Flesh - Robot on Bed, 2011 | Oil paint | $66,883 | Christie's | May 2019 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 7 | $56,222 |
| Paintings | 20 | $55,344 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 11 | $111,403 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 9 | $35,183 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $10,337 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 50 results from 12 houses · How we compute these figures
Song Kun is a Chinese artist with 58 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $58,021. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Song Kun is recorded as sold in 2025 for $114,983; 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 Song Kun on OpeningBid →What is a Song Kun work worth?
Across 50 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Song Kun work is $58,021.
The median Song Kun painting sells for $59,913 across 33 lots.
The median Song Kun sculpture sells for $39,552 across 1 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 | 34 | $59,913‡ | $456,522‡ | 97.1% | 2026-07-17 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | — | — | — | 2015-04-23 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $39,552 | $39,552 | — | 2023-07-01 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 11 | $144,459‡ | $456,522‡ | — | 2025-12-21 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $32,604–$60,555‡ | $35,644‡ | $96,621 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 16 | $63,672–$248,328‡ | $96,257‡ | $456,522‡ |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2021 | $456,522‡ |
| Paintings | 2021 | $304,816 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $39,552 |
‡ 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 Song Kun worth?
Across 50 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Song Kun work is $58,021. The median Song Kun painting sells for $59,913 across 33 lots. The median Song Kun sculpture sells for $39,552 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Song Kun painting?
Based on 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Song Kun painting is $59,913. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Song Kun's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Song Kun painting is $456,522. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a large Song Kun painting?
Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Song Kun painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $96,257, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a medium Song Kun painting?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Song Kun painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $35,644, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Song Kun's auction record?
Song Kun's auction record is $456,522, set in 2021. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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