> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/s-c-yuan · updated 2026-11-01

# S.C. Yuan (1911–1974)

S.C. Yuan is an American artist with 9 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $3,000. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by S.C. Yuan sold in 2025 for $3,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a S.C. Yuan work worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a S.C. Yuan work is $3,000.

The median S.C. Yuan painting sells for $2,625 across 6 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 6 | $2,625† | $8,500 | — | 2025-04-18 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2024 | $8,500 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $3,750† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 S.C. Yuan worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a S.C. Yuan work is $3,000. The median S.C. Yuan painting sells for $2,625 across 6 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is S.C. Yuan's auction record?

S.C. Yuan's auction record is $8,500, set in 2024.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “S.C. Yuan auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/s-c-yuan (updated 2026-11-01).

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.