Ren Yi (b. 1840)
Ren Yi is a Chinese artist with 112 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $12,354. 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 Ren Yi sold in 2024 for $50,743, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Ren Yi on OpeningBid →What is a Ren Yi work worth?
Across 91 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ren Yi work is $12,354.
The median Ren Yi work on paper sells for $16,051 across 26 lots.
The median Ren Yi painting sells for $10,735 across 21 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | — | — | — | 2011-12-26 |
| Paintings | 23 | $10,735‡ | $154,651 | 91.3% | 2024-06-08 |
| Works on Paper | 28 | $16,051†‡ | $1.4M | 92.9% | 2026-06-30 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | — | — | — | 2017-03-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 12 | $376,593‡ | $1.4M | — | 2022-10-08 |
† 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) | 10 | $8,628–$21,840‡ | $11,071‡ | $65,656‡ |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $704–$4,248‡ | $3,463‡ | $30,303 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $24,309–$253,462 | $50,743 | $437,007 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 11 | $379–$164,125† | $4,877† | $1.4M |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $1.4M |
| Works on Paper | 2004 | $525,457 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $154,651 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $91,385 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Ren Yi worth?
Across 91 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ren Yi work is $12,354. The median Ren Yi work on paper sells for $16,051 across 26 lots. The median Ren Yi painting sells for $10,735 across 21 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 Ren Yi work on paper?
Based on 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ren Yi work on paper is $16,051. 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 Ren Yi's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ren Yi work on paper is $1,420,274.
What is the average price of a Ren Yi painting?
Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ren Yi painting is $10,735. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Ren Yi's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ren Yi painting is $154,651.
What is the average price of a large Ren Yi work on paper?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Ren Yi work on paper (large (over 120 cm)) is $4,877, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a medium Ren Yi painting?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Ren Yi painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $11,071, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Ren Yi's auction record?
Ren Yi's auction record is $1,420,274, set in 2005.
See the full Ren Yi record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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