Lin Yong (b. 1942)
What is Lin Yong’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 243 auction results for Lin Yong at 19 houses since 1997. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,664 including buyer’s premium (middle half $720–$5,549, n=20). The auction record is $85,507 for Ren Zhe Le Shan (2014, Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ren Zhe Le Shan | 设色纸本 | $85,507 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jan 2014 |
| 2 | 仕女图, 1989 | 镜心 | $60,844 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Oct 2013 |
| 3 | 花团少女, 1993年作 | 设色纸本 | $50,736 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2011 |
| 4 | LADY UNDER BAMBOO, 1986 | Ink and color on paper, mounted for framing | $47,500 | Sotheby's | Sep 2013 |
| 5 | 霜叶红于二月花, 1979年作 | 设色纸本 | $45,300 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2011 |
| 6 | MAIDEN, 1990 | Ink and color on paper, mounted for framing | $40,000 | Sotheby's | Sep 2013 |
| 7 | Qing Yin Tu, 1989年作 | 水墨纸本 | $27,202 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Nov 2005 |
| 8 | 昭君琴怨, 1994年作 | 设色纸本 | $27,202 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Nov 2005 |
| 9 | Listening to Birds, 1994年作 | 设色纸本 | $24,485 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Nov 2005 |
| 10 | Xi Shi, 1994年作 | 设色纸本 | $24,482 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Nov 2005 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 28 | $9,152 |
| Paintings | 22 | $6,564 |
| Works on paper | 16 | $6,179 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 30 | $11,349 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 20 | $4,641 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 243 results from 19 houses · How we compute these figures
Lin Yong is a Chinese artist with 350 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $9,386. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Lin Yong sold in 2026 for $12,736, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
See the full Lin Yong record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Lin Yong on OpeningBid →What is a Lin Yong work worth?
Across 243 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lin Yong work is $9,386.
The median Lin Yong painting sells for $9,905 across 67 lots.
The median Lin Yong work on paper sells for $6,166 across 21 lots.
Large (over 120 cm) Lin Yong paintings typically sell for $6,382–$19,631 (the middle half of 26 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Lin Yong paintings typically sell for $2,684–$14,835 (the middle half of 26 sold lots).
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 68 | $9,905†‡ | $98,777‡ | — | 2026-07-20 |
| Works on Paper | 25 | $6,166‡ | $47,500 | 84% | 2026-07-19 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 9 | $85,280†‡ | $98,777‡ | — | 2024-11-28 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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) | 26 | $2,684–$14,835†‡ | $7,821†‡ | $98,777‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 26 | $6,382–$19,631†‡ | $12,884†‡ | $92,769‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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) | 7 | $2,039–$5,418‡ | $3,593‡ | $24,060 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 12 | $5,225–$13,943‡ | $7,741‡ | $27,202 |
‡ 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 | 2013 | $98,777‡ |
| Paintings | 2015 | $92,769‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $47,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $40,000 |
‡ 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 Lin Yong worth?
Across 243 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lin Yong work is $9,386. The median Lin Yong painting sells for $9,905 across 67 lots. The median Lin Yong work on paper sells for $6,166 across 21 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Lin Yong paintings typically sell for $6,382–$19,631 (the middle half of 26 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Lin Yong paintings typically sell for $2,684–$14,835 (the middle half of 26 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Lin Yong painting?
Based on 67 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lin Yong painting is $9,905. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Lin Yong's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Lin Yong painting is $98,777. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Lin Yong work on paper?
Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lin Yong work on paper is $6,166. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Lin Yong's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Lin Yong work on paper is $47,500.
What is the average price of a large Lin Yong painting?
Based on 26 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Lin Yong painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $12,884, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a medium Lin Yong painting?
Based on 26 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Lin Yong painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $7,821, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Lin Yong's auction record?
Lin Yong's auction record is $98,777, set in 2013. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
See the full Lin Yong record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Lin Yong on OpeningBid →