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

# Yunsheng Sun (1918–2000)

Yunsheng Sun is a Chinese artist with 61 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $4,438. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Yunsheng Sun is recorded as sold in 2024 for $7,005; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Yunsheng Sun work worth?

Across 55 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yunsheng Sun work is $4,438.

The median Yunsheng Sun work on paper sells for $5,880 across 26 lots.

The median Yunsheng Sun painting sells for $3,697 across 28 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Yunsheng Sun paintings typically sell for $2,421–$5,726 (the middle half of 21 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 | 28 | $3,697‡ | $12,821‡ | — | 2026-05-24 |
| Works on Paper | 32 | $5,880‡ | $42,955‡ | 81.3% | 2026-04-24 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $27,410‡ | $42,955‡ | — | 2022-12-03 |

‡ 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) | 21 | $2,421–$5,726‡ | $3,697‡ | $12,821‡ |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $2,096–$4,599‡ | $3,272‡ | $6,125 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 15 | $2,895–$9,268‡ | $4,704‡ | $15,573‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $20,513–$27,410‡ | $20,960‡ | $42,955‡ |

‡ 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 | 2022 | $42,955‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $27,410 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $12,821‡ |
| Paintings | 2020 | $9,402‡ |

‡ 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 Yunsheng Sun worth?

Across 55 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yunsheng Sun work is $4,438. The median Yunsheng Sun work on paper sells for $5,880 across 26 lots. The median Yunsheng Sun painting sells for $3,697 across 28 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Yunsheng Sun paintings typically sell for $2,421–$5,726 (the middle half of 21 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Yunsheng Sun work on paper?

Based on 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Yunsheng Sun work on paper is $5,880. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Yunsheng Sun's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Yunsheng Sun work on paper is $42,955. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a Yunsheng Sun painting?

Based on 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Yunsheng Sun painting is $3,697. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Yunsheng Sun's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Yunsheng Sun painting is $12,821. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a medium Yunsheng Sun painting?

Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Yunsheng Sun painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,697, 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 medium Yunsheng Sun work on paper?

Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Yunsheng Sun work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,704, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Yunsheng Sun's auction record?

Yunsheng Sun's auction record is $42,955, set in 2022. 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, “Yunsheng Sun auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/yunsheng-sun (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.