Soong Mei-ling (1897–2003)
What is Soong Mei-ling’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 36 auction results for Soong Mei-ling at 6 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,142 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,661–$2,954, n=8). The auction record is $31,525 for Painting from Soong Mei-ling to Zhang Xueliang (2016, Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Painting from Soong Mei-ling to Zhang Xueliang | 帆布 | $31,525 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2016 |
| 2 | 月季 镜心 | 设色纸本 | $21,720 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2016 |
| 3 | 翠竹 | 设色纸本 | $14,283 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Feb 2023 |
| 4 | Ping'an Tu | 设色纸本 | $10,877 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jul 2013 |
| 5 | Red Plum | Color on paper, hanging scroll | $7,818 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Feb 2026 |
| 6 | 花蝶图, 1966 | 设色纸本 立轴 | $3,329 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Feb 2026 |
| 7 | 宋美龄 签名照片 | Photograph | $2,941 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Aug 2019 |
| 8 | 云山归棹 | 设色纸本 | $2,829 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Feb 2026 |
| 9 | 宋美龄 山水 立轴 | 设色纸本 | $2,694 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Nov 2021 |
| 10 | 西安回忆录, 1938 | Book | $2,399 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 7 | $2,694 |
| Works on paper | 5 | $1,879 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 9 | $7,818 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $1,886 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 36 results from 6 houses · How we compute these figures
Soong Mei-ling is a Chinese artist with 44 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $2,604. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Soong Mei-ling sold in 2026 for $7,818, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
See the full Soong Mei-ling record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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Across 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Soong Mei-ling work is $2,604.
The median Soong Mei-ling painting sells for $2,829 across 9 lots.
The median Soong Mei-ling work on paper sells for $4,295 across 4 lots.
The median Soong Mei-ling photograph sells for $645 across 3 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 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 9 | $2,829‡ | $31,525 | — | 2026-09-09 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $4,295‡ | $7,818 | — | 2026-04-25 |
| Photography | 3 | $645‡ | $2,941 | — | 2019-08-04 |
‡ 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) | 5 | $2,581–$21,720‡ | $2,829‡ | $31,525 |
‡ 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 | 2016 | $31,525 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $21,720 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $7,818 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $7,581‡ |
| Photography | 2019 | $2,941 |
| Photography | 2008 | $645‡ |
‡ 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 Soong Mei-ling worth?
Across 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Soong Mei-ling work is $2,604. The median Soong Mei-ling painting sells for $2,829 across 9 lots. The median Soong Mei-ling work on paper sells for $4,295 across 4 lots. The median Soong Mei-ling photograph sells for $645 across 3 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Soong Mei-ling's auction record?
Soong Mei-ling's auction record is $31,525, set in 2016.
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