Chiang Yee (1903–1977)
What is Chiang Yee’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 27 auction results for Chiang Yee at 2 houses since 2018. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,789 including buyer’s premium (middle half $817–$4,367, n=26). The auction record is $14,025 for Original Drawings from Chin-Pao and the Giant Pandas (2025, Bonhams). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Original Drawings from Chin-Pao and the Giant Pandas, 1903 | Sketches of pandas, some with a young boy, many used for illustrations in Chiang Yee's Chin-Pao and the Giant Pandas (1939), all unsigned, the matted drawings each with an artist's seal | $14,025 | Bonhams | Sep 2025 |
| 2 | The Silent Traveller's Archive, 1903 | Watercolor | $12,750 | Bonhams | Sep 2025 |
| 3 | Illustrations from The Silent Traveller series, 1903 | Ink and color on paper | $7,680 | Bonhams | Sep 2026 |
| 4 | The Silent Traveller in Japan, 1903 | Ink on paper | $5,376 | Bonhams | Sep 2026 |
| 5 | Original artwork from The Silent Traveller in San Francisco, 1964, 1903 | Ink on paper | $5,120 | Bonhams | Sep 2026 |
| 6 | (JIANG YI, 1903-1977) Original Paintings and Drawings from The Silent Traveller in Paris, 1956 (7), 1903 | Watercolor | $4,463 | Bonhams | Sep 2025 |
| 7 | (JIANG YI, 1903-1977) Original Paintings and Drawings from The Silent Traveller in San Francisco, 1964 (14), 1903 | Ink and color on paper | $4,463 | Bonhams | Sep 2025 |
| 8 | (JIANG YI, 1903-1977) Original Paintings and Drawings from The Silent Traveller in Japan, 1972 (18), 1903 | Ink and color on paper | $4,080 | Bonhams | Sep 2025 |
| 9 | Three Geese Paintings, 1903 | Ink and color on paper | $3,570 | Bonhams | Sep 2025 |
| 10 | Album of Landscapes, 1903 | Ink on paper | $2,432 | Bonhams | Sep 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 18 | $1,920 |
| Paintings | 8 | $1,184 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $3,256 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 11 | $817 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 27 results from 2 houses · How we compute these figures
Chiang Yee is a Chinese artist with 35 auction lots recorded since 2018, median price $1,785. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Chiang Yee sold in 2026 for $1,792, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chiang Yee work is $1,785.
The median Chiang Yee work on paper sells for $2,048 across 15 lots.
The median Chiang Yee painting sells for $3,255 across 4 lots.
The median Chiang Yee print sells for $80 across 1 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 | 2 | $80‡ | $80‡ | 50% | 2018-11-09 |
| Paintings | 4 | $3,255 | $12,750 | — | 2026-09-17 |
| Works on Paper | 16 | $2,048 | $14,025 | 93.8% | 2026-09-17 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Chiang Yee's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $80 with 50% sell-through. Paintings (4 lots) median $3,255, record $12,750. A typical Chiang Yee painting sells for around 41× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $5,120–$7,680 | $5,376 | $14,025 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $817–$857 | $817 | $4,462 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $14,025 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $12,750 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $7,680 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $4,462 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $80‡ |
‡ 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 Chiang Yee worth?
Across 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chiang Yee work is $1,785. The median Chiang Yee work on paper sells for $2,048 across 15 lots. The median Chiang Yee painting sells for $3,255 across 4 lots. The median Chiang Yee print sells for $80 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Chiang Yee work on paper?
Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Chiang Yee work on paper is $2,048.
What is Chiang Yee's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Chiang Yee work on paper is $14,025.
What is Chiang Yee's auction record?
Chiang Yee's auction record is $14,025, set in 2025.
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