Yun Shouping (1633–1690)
What is Yun Shouping’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 94 auction results for Yun Shouping at 12 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $26,924 including buyer’s premium (middle half $19,469–$71,399, n=34). The auction record is $7,647,679 for The Fragrance of a Nation in Clearing Spring (2021, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Fragrance of a Nation in Clearing Spring, 1717 | Burlap | $7,647,679 | Christie's | Nov 2021 |
| 2 | Landscape after Zhao Mengfu, 1673 | Ink and colour on paper | $1,490,494 | Sotheby's | Oct 2025 |
| 3 | Flowers and Fruits Album, 1850 | Ink | $483,749 | Christie's | Dec 2020 |
| 4 | Peony, 1689 | Ink and colour on paper, fan leaf | $478,729 | Sotheby's | Oct 2024 |
| 5 | CHRYSANTHEMUMS AND ROCK, 1680 | Ink and colour on paper, hanging scroll | $466,149 | Sotheby's | Apr 2010 |
| 6 | CALLIGRAPHY AFTER JIN AND TANG MASTERS, 1787 | Ink on satin, album of forty-two leaves | $461,000 | Sotheby's | Sep 2013 |
| 7 | Calligraphy in Running-Standard Script, 1739 | Calligraphy album | $445,231 | Christie's | Nov 2019 |
| 8 | Correspondence, 1772 | Albums | $385,235 | Christie's | May 2022 |
| 9 | Flowers, 1742 | Ink | $344,968 | Christie's | May 2016 |
| 10 | Bamboo and Rocks | Ink and colour on paper, fan leaf | $339,743 | Sotheby's | Oct 2024 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 9 | $48,814 |
| Works on paper | 73 | $29,300 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 47 | $32,639 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $27,399 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 14 | $21,735 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 94 results from 12 houses · How we compute these figures
Yun Shouping is a Chinese artist with 103 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $26,196. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Yun Shouping sold in 2025 for $39,167, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Yun Shouping on OpeningBid →What is a Yun Shouping work worth?
Across 94 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yun Shouping work is $26,196.
The median Yun Shouping work on paper sells for $27,399 across 86 lots.
The median Yun Shouping painting sells for $761 across 2 lots.
The median Yun Shouping sculpture sells for $318,000 across 1 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Yun Shouping work on papers typically sell for $15,544–$96,142 (the middle half of 48 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 | 3 | $761‡ | $999‡ | 66.7% | 2020-05-10 |
| Works on Paper | 91 | $27,399‡ | $7.6M | 94.5% | 2026-10-27 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $318,000 | $318,000 | — | 2023-09-19 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 26 | $243,455 | $7.6M | — | 2025-10-10 |
‡ 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) | 16 | $6,924–$266,111‡ | $25,973‡ | $483,749 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 48 | $15,544–$96,142‡ | $30,970‡ | $1.5M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 16 | $8,668–$57,094‡ | $21,735‡ | $7.6M |
‡ 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 | 2021 | $7.6M |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $1.5M |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $318,000 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $999‡ |
| Paintings | 2020 | $523 |
‡ 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 Yun Shouping worth?
Across 94 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yun Shouping work is $26,196. The median Yun Shouping work on paper sells for $27,399 across 86 lots. The median Yun Shouping painting sells for $761 across 2 lots. The median Yun Shouping sculpture sells for $318,000 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Yun Shouping work on papers typically sell for $15,544–$96,142 (the middle half of 48 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Yun Shouping work on paper?
Based on 86 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Yun Shouping work on paper is $27,399. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Yun Shouping's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Yun Shouping work on paper is $7,647,679.
What is the average price of a medium Yun Shouping work on paper?
Based on 48 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Yun Shouping work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $30,970, 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 Yun Shouping work on paper?
Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Yun Shouping work on paper (large (over 120 cm)) is $21,735, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Yun Shouping's auction record?
Yun Shouping's auction record is $7,647,679, set in 2021.
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