Shang Yang (b. 1942)
Shang Yang is a Chinese artist with 81 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $198,155. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Shang Yang is recorded as sold in 2024 for $283,587; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Shang Yang on OpeningBid →What is a Shang Yang work worth?
Across 76 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Shang Yang work is $198,155.
The median Shang Yang painting sells for $265,080 across 41 lots.
The median Shang Yang work on paper sells for $134,114 across 4 lots.
The median Shang Yang print sells for $2,236 across 2 lots.
Large (over 120 cm) Shang Yang paintings typically sell for $224,380–$867,823 (the middle half of 22 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 | 3 | $2,236‡ | $3,962‡ | 66.7% | 2026-07-20 |
| Paintings | 41 | $265,080‡ | $4.9M | — | 2026-07-17 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $134,114‡ | $1.7M‡ | — | 2016-12-03 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 50 | $297,158‡ | $4.9M | — | 2025-12-08 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Shang Yang's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $2,236 with 66.7% sell-through. Paintings (41 lots) median $265,080, record $4,878,308. A typical Shang Yang painting sells for around 119× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 50 lots) the median is $297,158.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 17 | $78,711–$241,146‡ | $167,385‡ | $354,863‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 22 | $224,380–$867,823‡ | $752,659‡ | $4.9M |
‡ 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 | 2011 | $4.9M |
| Paintings | 2016 | $1.9M‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $1.7M‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $170,096 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $3,962‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $509 |
‡ 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 Shang Yang worth?
Across 76 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Shang Yang work is $198,155. The median Shang Yang painting sells for $265,080 across 41 lots. The median Shang Yang work on paper sells for $134,114 across 4 lots. The median Shang Yang print sells for $2,236 across 2 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Shang Yang paintings typically sell for $224,380–$867,823 (the middle half of 22 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Shang Yang painting?
Based on 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Shang Yang painting is $265,080. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Shang Yang's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Shang Yang painting is $4,878,308.
What is the average price of a large Shang Yang painting?
Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Shang Yang painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $752,659, 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 Shang Yang painting?
Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Shang Yang painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $167,385, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Shang Yang's auction record?
Shang Yang's auction record is $4,878,308, set in 2011.
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