Wang Yidong (b. 1955)
What is Wang Yidong’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 126 auction results for Wang Yidong at 15 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $5,065 including buyer’s premium (middle half $684–$21,429, n=6). The auction record is $10,620,000 for A Married Woman in the Mountains (2014, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A Married Woman in the Mountains, 1995 | Oil on canvas | $10,620,000 | Sotheby's | Jun 2014 |
| 2 | Tobacco Curing House, 1988 | Oil on canvas | $8,223,657 | Christie's | Nov 2013 |
| 3 | Happy Together, 2003 | Oil paint | $4,320,000 | Christie's | Sep 2019 |
| 4 | Teasing the Newlyweds, 1998 | Oil on canvas | $2,467,314 | Sotheby's | Apr 2013 |
| 5 | 瑞雪, 2001年作 | 布面 油画 | $1,680,833 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2010 |
| 6 | Teasing the Newly Weds No.2 - Lucky Cigarettes | Oil on canvas | $1,670,328 | Sotheby's | Oct 2008 |
| 7 | Morning Mist in Mengshan, 2011 | Oil on canvas | $1,527,264 | Sotheby's | Apr 2012 |
| 8 | Wedding Night, 1994 | Oil on canvas | $1,235,111 | Sotheby's | Oct 2011 |
| 9 | Lucky Day, 1996 | Oil paint | $1,088,643 | Christie's | Nov 2013 |
| 10 | Spring Reflections, 1999 | Oil on canvas | $1,086,855 | Sotheby's | Apr 2013 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 38 | $502,822 |
| Works on paper | 5 | $25,460 |
| Prints | 10 | $13,693 |
| Other | 7 | $9,135 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 12 | $697,124 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 24 | $161,849 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 126 results from 15 houses · How we compute these figures
Wang Yidong is a Chinese artist with 169 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $431,563. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Wang Yidong is recorded as sold in 2021 for $1,083,012; 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 Yidong on OpeningBid →What is a Wang Yidong work worth?
Across 126 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wang Yidong work is $431,563.
The median Wang Yidong painting sells for $620,612 across 78 lots.
The median Wang Yidong work on paper sells for $23,526 across 16 lots.
The median Wang Yidong print sells for $4,834 across 16 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Wang Yidong paintings typically sell for $251,921–$835,962 (the middle half of 40 sold lots).
Large (over 120 cm) Wang Yidong paintings typically sell for $849,819–$1,680,833 (the middle half of 25 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 | 18 | $4,834‡ | $260,096 | 88.9% | 2025-01-21 |
| Paintings | 82 | $620,612‡ | $10.6M | 95.1% | 2025-11-28 |
| Works on Paper | 18 | $23,526‡ | $440,163 | 88.9% | 2026-07-17 |
| Photography | 5 | $647 | $647 | 20% | 2026-02-18 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 77 | $717,570‡ | $10.6M | — | 2023-05-29 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Wang Yidong's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (18 lots) median $4,834 with 88.9% sell-through. Paintings (82 lots) median $620,612, record $10,620,000. A typical Wang Yidong painting sells for around 128× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 77 lots) the median is $717,570.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $1,744–$125,996‡ | $3,370‡ | $260,096 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 40 | $251,921–$835,962‡ | $484,366‡ | $8.2M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 25 | $849,819–$1.7M‡ | $1.2M‡ | $4.3M |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $15,406–$48,117‡ | $28,052‡ | $440,163 |
‡ 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 | 2014 | $10.6M |
| Paintings | 2013 | $8.2M |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $440,163 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $391,433‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $260,096 |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $166,871 |
| Photography | 2026 | $647 |
‡ 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 Yidong worth?
Across 126 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wang Yidong work is $431,563. The median Wang Yidong painting sells for $620,612 across 78 lots. The median Wang Yidong work on paper sells for $23,526 across 16 lots. The median Wang Yidong print sells for $4,834 across 16 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Wang Yidong paintings typically sell for $251,921–$835,962 (the middle half of 40 sold lots). Large (over 120 cm) Wang Yidong paintings typically sell for $849,819–$1,680,833 (the middle half of 25 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Wang Yidong painting?
Based on 78 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wang Yidong painting is $620,612. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Wang Yidong's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Wang Yidong painting is $10,620,000.
What is the average price of a Wang Yidong work on paper?
Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wang Yidong work on paper is $23,526. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Wang Yidong's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Wang Yidong work on paper is $440,163.
What is the average price of a Wang Yidong print?
Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wang Yidong print is $4,834. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Wang Yidong's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Wang Yidong print is $260,096.
What is the average price of a medium Wang Yidong painting?
Based on 40 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Wang Yidong painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $484,366, 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 large Wang Yidong painting?
Based on 25 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Wang Yidong painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $1,222,762, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Wang Yidong's auction record?
Wang Yidong's auction record is $10,620,000, set in 2014.
See the full Wang Yidong record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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