Song Xue (b. 1965)
What is Song Xue’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 116 auction results for Song Xue at 12 houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $38,283 including buyer’s premium (middle half $12,294–$81,353, n=9). The auction record is $1,260,000 for The Dao from Nature Series —— A Blaze of Purple and Red (2024, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Dao from Nature Series —— A Blaze of Purple and Red, 2019 | Mixed media | $1,260,000 | Christie's | Nov 2024 |
| 2 | Rivers and Mountains After Snow—A Tribute to Wang Wei, 2017 | Mixed media | $1,260,000 | Christie's | Sep 2023 |
| 3 | The Whisper of Fortune, 2016 | Mixed media | $293,795 | Christie's | Sep 2025 |
| 4 | Making the Dialogue with Hong Ren, 2006 | Mixed media | $288,000 | Christie's | Oct 2016 |
| 5 | There Is No Limit To The Universe, 2010 | Mixed media | $193,585 | Christie's | May 2024 |
| 6 | Roscoe Mustard Garden, 2012 | Oil on canvas | $121,926 | Sotheby's | Apr 2022 |
| 7 | Deconstructing Calligraphy, 2003 | Mixed media | $113,805 | Sotheby's | Oct 2021 |
| 8 | Monroe 2, 2009 | Mixed media on canvas | $104,771 | Sotheby's | Oct 2009 |
| 9 | Endless Horizon of the Sky and Sea, 2010 | Mixed media on canvas | $96,717 | Sotheby's | Oct 2013 |
| 10 | New Landscape No. 1, 2007 | Mixed media | $95,321 | Christie's | Nov 2010 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 26 | $22,699 |
| Paintings | 38 | $17,722 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 29 | $51,419 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 26 | $11,460 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 116 results from 12 houses · How we compute these figures
Song Xue is a Chinese artist with 141 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $15,592. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Song Xue sold in 2026 for $38,283, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Song Xue on OpeningBid →What is a Song Xue work worth?
Across 116 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Song Xue work is $15,592.
The median Song Xue painting sells for $15,181 across 36 lots.
The median Song Xue work on paper sells for $10,617 across 18 lots.
The median Song Xue print sells for $677 across 3 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Song Xue paintings typically sell for $11,514–$21,526 (the middle half of 23 sold lots).
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 4 | $677‡ | $1,287‡ | 75% | 2015-07-03 |
| Paintings | 47 | $15,181†‡ | $121,926 | 76.6% | 2026-04-06 |
| Works on Paper | 21 | $10,617†‡ | $67,585 | 85.7% | 2026-04-06 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 8 | $240,793 | $1.3M | — | 2025-09-26 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Song Xue's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (4 lots) median $677 with 75% sell-through. Paintings (47 lots) median $15,181, record $121,926. A typical Song Xue painting sells for around 22× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 8 lots) the median is $240,793.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 23 | $11,514–$21,526‡ | $13,088‡ | $121,926 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 13 | $15,042–$44,790†‡ | $27,335†‡ | $81,353 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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) | 15 | $6,375–$10,754†‡ | $10,609†‡ | $16,768† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 | 2022 | $121,926 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $81,353 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $67,585 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $22,575 |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $1,287‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2007 | $677 |
‡ 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 Xue worth?
Across 116 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Song Xue work is $15,592. The median Song Xue painting sells for $15,181 across 36 lots. The median Song Xue work on paper sells for $10,617 across 18 lots. The median Song Xue print sells for $677 across 3 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Song Xue paintings typically sell for $11,514–$21,526 (the middle half of 23 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Song Xue painting?
Based on 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Song Xue painting is $15,181. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Song Xue's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Song Xue painting is $121,926.
What is the average price of a Song Xue work on paper?
Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Song Xue work on paper is $10,617. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Song Xue's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Song Xue work on paper is $67,585.
What is the average price of a medium Song Xue painting?
Based on 23 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Song Xue painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $13,088, 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 Xue work on paper?
Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Song Xue work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $10,609, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Song Xue's auction record?
Song Xue's auction record is $1,260,000, set in 2024.
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