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# Song Wenzhi (1919–1999)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 55 auction results for Song Wenzhi at 8 houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $9,267 including buyer’s premium (middle half $5,419–$19,273, n=13). The auction record is $101,796 for Landscapes (2024, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Landscapes, 1990 | Ink and colour on silver-flecked paper; ink on silver-flecked paper, set of four, framed | $101,796 | Sotheby's | Oct 2024 |
| 2 | Clouds Hovering Mount Huang, 1919 | Scroll, mounted on cardboard and framed, ink and colour on paper | $60,522 | Christie's | May 2019 |
| 3 | Scenery of Mount Huang | Ink and colour on gold cardboard, framed | $58,606 | Sotheby's | Nov 2024 |
| 4 | The Magnificent Qutang Gorge, 1919 | Ink | $54,298 | Christie's | Nov 2019 |
| 5 | The Three Gorges Dam, 1979 | Ink and colour on paper | $48,384 | Bonhams | Nov 2015 |
| 6 | Mount Huang, 1919 | Ink | $41,905 | Christie's | Nov 2016 |
| 7 | Scenery of Lake Dongting, 1980 | Ink and colour on paper | $32,686 | Christie's | Oct 2025 |
| 8 | Spring Scenery of Jiangnan, 1919 | Ink | $26,013 | Christie's | May 2025 |
| 9 | Ancient Town in Spring, 1980s | Ink and colour on paper, framed | $24,387 | Sotheby's | Oct 2020 |
| 10 | Evergreen in Jinggang Mountain, 1919 | Ink | $19,273 | Christie's | Nov 2024 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 29 | $10,031 |
| Paintings | 16 | $8,578 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $11,984 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 29 | $9,267 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $5,418 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 55 results from 8 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Song Wenzhi is a Chinese artist with 68 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $8,160. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Song Wenzhi sold in 2025 for $11,440, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Song Wenzhi work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Song Wenzhi work worth?

Across 55 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Song Wenzhi work is $8,160.

The median Song Wenzhi work on paper sells for $9,649 across 36 lots.

The median Song Wenzhi painting sells for $9,832 across 12 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Song Wenzhi work on papers typically sell for $6,809–$31,018 (the middle half of 26 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 | 15 | $9,832‡ | $58,606 | 80% | 2024-11-25 |
| Works on Paper | 43 | $9,649‡ | $129,465‡ | 83.7% | 2025-10-29 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $101,796‡ | $129,465‡ | — | 2024-10-23 |

‡ 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) | 6 | $14,487–$17,237 | $16,137 | $58,606 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $770–$2,825‡ | $900‡ | $13,790 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $3,406–$10,031 | $8,052 | $24,386 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 26 | $6,809–$31,018‡ | $11,466‡ | $129,465‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $4,266–$5,418‡ | $4,605‡ | $19,273 |

‡ 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 | 2011 | $129,465‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $101,796 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $58,606 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $17,604 |

‡ 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 Wenzhi worth?

Across 55 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Song Wenzhi work is $8,160. The median Song Wenzhi work on paper sells for $9,649 across 36 lots. The median Song Wenzhi painting sells for $9,832 across 12 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Song Wenzhi work on papers typically sell for $6,809–$31,018 (the middle half of 26 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Song Wenzhi work on paper?

Based on 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Song Wenzhi work on paper is $9,649. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Song Wenzhi's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Song Wenzhi work on paper is $129,465. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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

Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Song Wenzhi painting is $9,832. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Song Wenzhi painting is $58,606.

### What is the average price of a medium Song Wenzhi work on paper?

Based on 26 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Song Wenzhi work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $11,466, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Song Wenzhi's auction record is $129,465, set in 2011. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Song Wenzhi auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/song-wenzhi-2 (updated 2026-11-02).

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.