> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ren-yi-2 · updated 2026-11-02

# 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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.

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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, “Ren Yi auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ren-yi-2 (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.