Wang Yan (b. 1956)
Wang Yan is a Chinese artist with 43 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $6,543. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Wang Yan is recorded as sold in 2025 for $8,213; 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 Wang Yan on OpeningBid →What is a Wang Yan work worth?
Across 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wang Yan work is $6,543.
The median Wang Yan painting sells for $5,195 across 10 lots.
The median Wang Yan work on paper sells for $348 across 2 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 | 19 | $5,195‡ | $24,764‡ | 52.6% | 2019-12-03 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $348‡ | $348‡ | — | 2017-11-10 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2006 | $24,764‡ |
| Paintings | 2014 | $24,101‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $348‡ |
‡ 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 Wang Yan worth?
Across 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wang Yan work is $6,543. The median Wang Yan painting sells for $5,195 across 10 lots. The median Wang Yan work on paper sells for $348 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Wang Yan painting?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wang Yan painting is $5,195. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Wang Yan's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Wang Yan painting is $24,764. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is Wang Yan's auction record?
Wang Yan's auction record is $32,890, set in 2016. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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