Yuan Songnian (1895–1966)
Yuan Songnian is a Chinese artist with 28 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $2,203. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Yuan Songnian sold in 2025 for $2,611, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Yuan Songnian on OpeningBid →What is a Yuan Songnian work worth?
Across 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yuan Songnian work is $2,203.
The median Yuan Songnian work on paper sells for $3,238 across 15 lots.
The median Yuan Songnian painting sells for $1,700 across 9 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 | 9 | $1,700‡ | $14,046 | — | 2025-06-06 |
| Works on Paper | 19 | $3,238‡ | $16,401 | 78.9% | 2026-04-24 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $3,072–$4,375 | $3,238 | $6,250 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $1,547–$5,695‡ | $1,791‡ | $8,857 |
‡ 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 | 2020 | $16,401 |
| Paintings | 2018 | $14,046 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $8,857 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $2,738‡ |
‡ 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 Yuan Songnian worth?
Across 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yuan Songnian work is $2,203. The median Yuan Songnian work on paper sells for $3,238 across 15 lots. The median Yuan Songnian painting sells for $1,700 across 9 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Yuan Songnian work on paper?
Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Yuan Songnian work on paper is $3,238. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Yuan Songnian's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Yuan Songnian work on paper is $16,401.
What is Yuan Songnian's auction record?
Yuan Songnian's auction record is $16,401, set in 2020.
See the full Yuan Songnian record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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