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

# Song Yugui (1940–2017)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 197 auction results for Song Yugui at 13 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,936 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,308–$6,560, n=24). The auction record is $295,407 for Spring Clouds (2012, Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spring Clouds, 2010年作 | 设色纸本 | $295,407 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2012 |
| 2 | Waterfall in Autumn, 1940 | Burlap | $144,188 | Christie's | May 2016 |
| 3 | Bear in Moonlight, 1940 | Ink | $141,902 | Christie's | Dec 2020 |
| 4 | Snowscape under Moonlight, 1940 | Ink | $88,288 | Christie's | May 2022 |
| 5 | Autumn Light, 1986 | — | $67,358 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Apr 2014 |
| 6 | 海鸥声声, 2009年作 | 设色纸本 | $66,715 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Apr 2017 |
| 7 | Rain on Lotus, 1986 | 纸本 | $62,345 | China Guardian (中国嘉德) | Mar 2010 |
| 8 | Crane Village, 1982 | Framed work | $58,505 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Oct 2013 |
| 9 | 菖蒲图, 1991 | Painting | $57,009 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Apr 2013 |
| 10 | Spring Rain, 1985 | 设色纸本 | $56,237 | China Guardian (中国嘉德) | Apr 2014 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 21 | $19,917 |
| Works on paper | 13 | $12,152 |
| Paintings | 24 | $3,936 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 28 | $13,593 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 18 | $3,544 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 197 results from 13 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Song Yugui is a Chinese artist with 238 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $12,718. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Song Yugui sold in 2026 for $35,661, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Song Yugui work worth?

Across 197 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Song Yugui work is $12,718.

The median Song Yugui painting sells for $12,060 across 59 lots.

The median Song Yugui work on paper sells for $12,370 across 21 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Song Yugui paintings typically sell for $4,058–$22,110 (the middle half of 20 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 | 62 | $12,060‡ | $382,994‡ | 95.2% | 2026-09-14 |
| Works on Paper | 22 | $12,370‡ | $144,188 | 95.5% | 2026-07-20 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 10 | $187,704‡ | $382,994‡ | — | 2021-12-04 |

‡ 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) | 20 | $4,058–$22,110‡ | $8,599‡ | $142,339‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 19 | $8,152–$90,029‡ | $34,192‡ | $382,994‡ |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 17 | $6,672–$33,124‡ | $13,116‡ | $144,188 |

‡ 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 | 2011 | $382,994‡ |
| Paintings | 2012 | $295,407 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $144,188 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $141,902 |

‡ 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 Yugui worth?

Across 197 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Song Yugui work is $12,718. The median Song Yugui painting sells for $12,060 across 59 lots. The median Song Yugui work on paper sells for $12,370 across 21 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Song Yugui paintings typically sell for $4,058–$22,110 (the middle half of 20 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Based on 59 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Song Yugui painting is $12,060. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Song Yugui painting is $382,994. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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

Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Song Yugui work on paper is $12,370. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Song Yugui work on paper is $144,188.

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

Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Song Yugui painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $8,599, 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 large Song Yugui painting?

Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Song Yugui painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $34,192, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Song Yugui's auction record is $382,994, 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 Yugui auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/song-yugui (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.