> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/song-yinke · updated 2026-11-02

# Song Yin-ke (1902–1999)

## What is Song Yin-ke’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 166 auction results for Song Yin-ke at 11 houses since 1999. Over the last 24 months the median price was $911 including buyer’s premium (middle half $441–$6,737, n=8). The auction record is $18,049 for Yangliu'an Xiaofeng Canyue (2012, China Guardian (中国嘉德)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yangliu'an Xiaofeng Canyue, 1986 | 纸本 | $18,049 | China Guardian (中国嘉德) | Jun 2012 |
| 2 | Dong Nu, 1981 | 设色纸本 | $16,637 | China Guardian (中国嘉德) | Mar 2026 |
| 3 | Plum and Crane | 设色纸本 | $16,273 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Aug 2012 |
| 4 | 少女饲羊 | — | $12,886 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Apr 2014 |
| 5 | Fishing Along the Blossom Stream | Ink and colour on paper, hanging scroll | $11,236 | Sotheby's | Aug 2022 |
| 6 | Spring Morning, 1988 | 纸本 | $10,664 | China Guardian (中国嘉德) | Mar 2010 |
| 7 | Spring Morning, 1986 | 设色纸本 | $8,889 | China Guardian (中国嘉德) | Sep 2025 |
| 8 | Dongxiang Yegē, 1987年作 | 设色纸本 | $7,875 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Mar 2010 |
| 9 | Blooming Flowers, 1978 | Ink and colour on paper, hanging scroll, 1978 | $7,705 | Sotheby's | Aug 2022 |
| 10 | Lady Washing Clothes by the River | Ink and colour on paper, hanging scroll | $7,223 | Sotheby's | Aug 2022 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 19 | $3,935 |
| Paintings | 7 | $1,771 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 26 | $4,822 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 166 results from 11 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Song Yin-ke is a Chinese artist with 206 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $3,334. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Song Yin-ke sold in 2026 for $16,637, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Song Yin-ke work worth?

Across 166 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Song Yin-ke work is $3,334.

The median Song Yin-ke painting sells for $5,399 across 21 lots.

The median Song Yin-ke work on paper sells for $4,552 across 9 lots.

The median Song Yin-ke print sells for $50 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $50 | $50 | — | 2025-07-19 |
| Paintings | 23 | $5,399‡ | $18,049 | 91.3% | 2024-05-25 |
| Works on Paper | 9 | $4,552‡ | $13,381‡ | — | 2026-09-01 |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | — | 2014-06-28 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $16,978‡ | $18,049 | — | 2026-03-23 |

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

Song Yin-ke's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $50. Paintings (23 lots) median $5,399, record $18,049. A typical Song Yin-ke painting sells for around 108× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $16,978.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $2,520–$13,288‡ | $5,718‡ | $18,049 |

‡ 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) | 7 | $2,191–$9,470‡ | $7,223‡ | $13,381‡ |

‡ 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 | 2012 | $18,049 |
| Paintings | 2012 | $17,318‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $13,381‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $11,236 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $50 |

‡ 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 Yin-ke worth?

Across 166 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Song Yin-ke work is $3,334. The median Song Yin-ke painting sells for $5,399 across 21 lots. The median Song Yin-ke work on paper sells for $4,552 across 9 lots. The median Song Yin-ke print sells for $50 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Song Yin-ke painting?

Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Song Yin-ke painting is $5,399. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Song Yin-ke's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Song Yin-ke painting is $18,049.

### What is the average price of a medium Song Yin-ke painting?

Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Song Yin-ke painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $5,718, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Song Yin-ke's auction record?

Song Yin-ke's auction record is $18,049, set in 2012.

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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 Yin-ke auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/song-yinke (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.