Wang Yachen (1894–1983)
Wang Yachen is a Chinese artist with 57 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $2,375. 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 Wang Yachen sold in 2026 for $4,893, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 53 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wang Yachen work is $2,375.
The median Wang Yachen work on paper sells for $2,545 across 30 lots.
The median Wang Yachen painting sells for $1,541 across 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 14 | $1,541‡ | $113,294 | 92.9% | 2026-09-17 |
| Works on Paper | 32 | $2,545‡ | $6,875 | 93.8% | 2025-10-08 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $84,593 | $113,294 | — | 2017-10-02 |
‡ 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) | 6 | $1,600–$1,927 | $1,836 | $113,294 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $784–$1,152‡ | $1,079‡ | $84,593 |
‡ 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) | 9 | $1,145–$4,541 | $3,065 | $6,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 19 | $1,597–$3,522‡ | $2,375‡ | $6,875 |
‡ 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 | 2017 | $113,294 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $84,593 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $6,875 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $6,000 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Wang Yachen worth?
Across 53 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wang Yachen work is $2,375. The median Wang Yachen work on paper sells for $2,545 across 30 lots. The median Wang Yachen painting sells for $1,541 across 13 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 Wang Yachen work on paper?
Based on 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wang Yachen work on paper is $2,545. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Wang Yachen's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Wang Yachen work on paper is $6,875.
What is the average price of a Wang Yachen painting?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wang Yachen painting is $1,541. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Wang Yachen's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Wang Yachen painting is $113,294.
What is the average price of a medium Wang Yachen work on paper?
Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Wang Yachen work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,375, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Wang Yachen's auction record?
Wang Yachen's auction record is $113,294, set in 2017.
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