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

# He Jiaying (b. 1957)

## What is He Jiaying’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 177 auction results for He Jiaying at 13 houses since 1999. Over the last 24 months the median price was $54,340 including buyer’s premium (middle half $32,285–$60,868, n=7). The auction record is $1,321,122 for Sun Yat-sen in Tianjin (2013, Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sun Yat-sen in Tianjin, 2004年作 | 设色纸本 | $1,321,122 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2013 |
| 2 | 女人体 镜心 | 设色纸本 | $1,082,218 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Oct 2011 |
| 3 | 夹竹桃 镜心, 2014年作 | 设色纸本 | $368,111 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2014 |
| 4 | Nude: Mirror Heart | 设色纸本 | $317,272 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2011 |
| 5 | Nude: Mirror Heart | 设色纸本 | $271,948 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2011 |
| 6 | Beauty 镜心, 2002 | Ink and color on paper | $225,174 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2024 |
| 7 | 一枝春雪冻梨花, 1998年作 | 设色纸本 | $202,461 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2014 |
| 8 | Rest | Ink and color on paper | $190,191 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jul 2026 |
| 9 | Female Figure and Bamboos, 2003 | Ink and color on paper | $183,682 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jul 2022 |
| 10 | 午后 | 设色纸本 | $173,165 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jul 2023 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 28 | $83,746 |
| Other | 9 | $27,650 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 22 | $106,578 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 12 | $26,425 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 177 results from 13 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


He Jiaying is a Chinese artist with 253 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $89,979. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by He Jiaying sold in 2026 for $190,191, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a He Jiaying work worth?

Across 177 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a He Jiaying work is $89,979.

The median He Jiaying painting sells for $121,082 across 107 lots.

The median He Jiaying work on paper sells for $4,021 across 14 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) He Jiaying paintings typically sell for $37,789–$265,824 (the middle half of 67 sold lots).

Large (over 120 cm) He Jiaying paintings typically sell for $93,575–$510,658 (the middle half of 25 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 | 111 | $121,082‡ | $1.5M‡ | 96.4% | 2026-07-20 |
| Works on Paper | 14 | $4,021‡ | $148,432‡ | — | 2024-11-29 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 68 | $249,431‡ | $1.5M‡ | — | 2026-07-20 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $25,948–$58,372‡ | $28,880‡ | $72,383‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 67 | $37,789–$265,824‡ | $123,198‡ | $843,976 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 25 | $93,575–$510,658‡ | $164,054‡ | $1.5M‡ |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $83,122–$121,467‡ | $98,089‡ | $148,432‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $2,652–$4,321‡ | $3,779‡ | $10,397 |

‡ 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 | 2012 | $1.5M‡ |
| Paintings | 2013 | $1.3M |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $148,432‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $121,467 |

‡ 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 He Jiaying worth?

Across 177 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a He Jiaying work is $89,979. The median He Jiaying painting sells for $121,082 across 107 lots. The median He Jiaying work on paper sells for $4,021 across 14 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) He Jiaying paintings typically sell for $37,789–$265,824 (the middle half of 67 sold lots). Large (over 120 cm) He Jiaying paintings typically sell for $93,575–$510,658 (the middle half of 25 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a He Jiaying painting?

Based on 107 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a He Jiaying painting is $121,082. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is He Jiaying's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a He Jiaying painting is $1,483,843. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a He Jiaying work on paper?

Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a He Jiaying work on paper is $4,021. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is He Jiaying's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a He Jiaying work on paper is $148,432. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a medium He Jiaying painting?

Based on 67 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium He Jiaying painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $123,198, 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 He Jiaying painting?

Based on 25 sold lots, the median auction price of a large He Jiaying painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $164,054, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is He Jiaying's auction record?

He Jiaying's auction record is $1,483,843, set in 2012. 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, “He Jiaying auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/jiaying-he (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.