Pei-Ming Yan (b. 1960)
Pei-Ming Yan is a Chinese artist with 99 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $110,330. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Pei-Ming Yan sold in 2025 for $224,587, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 80 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Pei-Ming Yan work is $110,330.
The median Pei-Ming Yan painting sells for $201,074 across 51 lots.
The median Pei-Ming Yan work on paper sells for $27,524 across 12 lots.
The median Pei-Ming Yan print sells for $1,282 across 13 lots.
Large (over 120 cm) Pei-Ming Yan paintings typically sell for $163,210–$669,006 (the middle half of 39 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 14 | $1,282‡ | $10,196 | 92.9% | 2026-07-05 |
| Paintings | 56 | $201,074‡ | $2M | 91.1% | 2025-06-17 |
| Works on Paper | 14 | $27,524 | $109,604 | 85.7% | 2021-06-28 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 43 | $304,344‡ | $2M | — | 2025-06-17 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Pei-Ming Yan's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (14 lots) median $1,282 with 92.9% sell-through. Paintings (56 lots) median $201,074, record $2,043,202. A typical Pei-Ming Yan painting sells for around 157× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 43 lots) the median is $304,344.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $465–$2,203‡ | $1,502‡ | $10,196 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $66,459–$143,446‡ | $106,143‡ | $246,026 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 39 | $163,210–$669,006‡ | $329,140‡ | $2M |
‡ 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 | 2008 | $2M |
| Paintings | 2006 | $2M |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $109,604 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $88,532 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $10,196 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $6,250 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Pei-Ming Yan worth?
Across 80 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Pei-Ming Yan work is $110,330. The median Pei-Ming Yan painting sells for $201,074 across 51 lots. The median Pei-Ming Yan work on paper sells for $27,524 across 12 lots. The median Pei-Ming Yan print sells for $1,282 across 13 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Pei-Ming Yan paintings typically sell for $163,210–$669,006 (the middle half of 39 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Pei-Ming Yan painting?
Based on 51 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Pei-Ming Yan painting is $201,074. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Pei-Ming Yan's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Pei-Ming Yan painting is $2,043,202.
What is the average price of a Pei-Ming Yan work on paper?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Pei-Ming Yan work on paper is $27,524.
What is Pei-Ming Yan's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Pei-Ming Yan work on paper is $109,604.
What is the average price of a Pei-Ming Yan print?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Pei-Ming Yan print is $1,282. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Pei-Ming Yan's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Pei-Ming Yan print is $10,196.
What is the average price of a large Pei-Ming Yan painting?
Based on 39 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Pei-Ming Yan painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $329,140, 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 Pei-Ming Yan print?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Pei-Ming Yan print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,502, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Pei-Ming Yan's auction record?
Pei-Ming Yan's auction record is $2,043,202, set in 2008.
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