Songnian (1911–1997)
Songnian is an artist with 18 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $3,977. 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 Songnian sold in 2017 for a hammer price of $3,977 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Songnian on OpeningBid →What is a Songnian work worth?
Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Songnian work is $3,977.
The median Songnian work on paper sells for $3,977 across 9 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 | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 1 | — | — | — | 2011-06-29 |
| Works on Paper | 10 | $3,977†‡ | $7,252 | 90% | 2019-04-03 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $3,977–$4,245†‡ | $4,245†‡ | $5,423† |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $7,252 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $5,423† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Songnian worth?
Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Songnian work is $3,977. The median Songnian work on paper sells for $3,977 across 9 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 Songnian's auction record?
Songnian's auction record is $7,252, set in 2010.
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