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# Tzu-chi YEH (b. 1957)

Tzu-chi YEH is a Taiwanese artist with 85 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $50,588. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Tzu-chi YEH sold in 2025 for $68,533, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Tzu-chi YEH work worth?

Across 76 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tzu-chi YEH work is $50,588.

The median Tzu-chi YEH painting sells for $48,826 across 73 lots.

Large (over 120 cm) Tzu-chi YEH paintings typically sell for $79,417–$238,795 (the middle half of 34 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Tzu-chi YEH paintings typically sell for $15,217–$40,442 (the middle half of 27 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 82 | $48,826‡ | $475,755‡ | 89% | 2025-11-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 25 | $194,301‡ | $475,755‡ | — | 2024-12-01 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $11,751–$17,005‡ | $14,639‡ | $31,107‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 27 | $15,217–$40,442‡ | $25,629‡ | $139,896‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 34 | $79,417–$238,795‡ | $140,513‡ | $475,755‡ |

‡ 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 | 2015 | $475,755‡ |
| Paintings | 2015 | $466,321‡ |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 Tzu-chi YEH worth?

Across 76 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tzu-chi YEH work is $50,588. The median Tzu-chi YEH painting sells for $48,826 across 73 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Tzu-chi YEH paintings typically sell for $79,417–$238,795 (the middle half of 34 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Tzu-chi YEH paintings typically sell for $15,217–$40,442 (the middle half of 27 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Tzu-chi YEH painting?

Based on 73 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Tzu-chi YEH painting is $48,826. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Tzu-chi YEH's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Tzu-chi YEH painting is $475,755. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a large Tzu-chi YEH painting?

Based on 34 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Tzu-chi YEH painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $140,513, 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 Tzu-chi YEH painting?

Based on 27 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Tzu-chi YEH painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $25,629, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Tzu-chi YEH's auction record?

Tzu-chi YEH's auction record is $475,755, set in 2015. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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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, “Tzu-chi YEH auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/tzu-chi-yeh (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.