> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/bob-yan · updated 2026-11-01

# Bob YAN (b. 1970)

Bob YAN is a Chinese artist with 9 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $9,083. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Bob YAN is recorded as sold in 2007 for $71,885; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Bob YAN work worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bob YAN work is $9,083.

The median Bob YAN painting sells for $9,083 across 8 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 | 11 | $9,083‡ | $290,335 | 72.7% | 2014-06-01 |

‡ 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) | 6 | $5,241–$14,052‡ | $9,083‡ | $290,335 |

‡ 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 | 2006 | $290,335 |
| Paintings | 2007 | $71,885‡ |

‡ 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 Bob YAN worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bob YAN work is $9,083. The median Bob YAN painting sells for $9,083 across 8 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Bob YAN painting?

Based on 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bob YAN painting is $9,083. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Bob YAN's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Bob YAN painting is $290,335.

### What is Bob YAN's auction record?

Bob YAN's auction record is $290,335, set in 2006.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Bob YAN auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/bob-yan (updated 2026-11-01).

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.