Wang Yi (b. 1984)
Wang Yi is a Chinese artist with 48 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $8,947. 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 Yi is recorded as sold in 2025 for $147,836; 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 Yi on OpeningBid →What is a Wang Yi work worth?
Across 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wang Yi work is $8,947.
The median Wang Yi painting sells for $13,553 across 8 lots.
The median Wang Yi work on paper sells for $61,531 across 3 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 | 8 | $13,553† | $177,634 | — | 2026-04-16 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $61,531 | $61,531 | — | 2021-10-12 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $147,836‡ | $177,634 | — | 2025-12-21 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2023 | $177,634 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $61,531 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $61,293 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Wang Yi worth?
Across 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wang Yi work is $8,947. The median Wang Yi painting sells for $13,553 across 8 lots. The median Wang Yi work on paper sells for $61,531 across 3 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 Wang Yi's auction record?
Wang Yi's auction record is $177,634, set in 2023.
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