> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/wang-yin-3 · updated 2026-11-02

# Wang Yin (b. 1964)

## What is Wang Yin’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 39 auction results for Wang Yin at 9 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $9,713 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,649–$12,388, n=8). The auction record is $416,999 for Untitled (2021, Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled, 2009 | — | $416,999 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Apr 2021 |
| 2 | Untitled, 2006 | — | $131,915 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Apr 2014 |
| 3 | Untitled (Tea Cup), 2013 | Oil on canvas | $127,930 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2021 |
| 4 | Flower, 2006 | — | $112,639 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Oct 2015 |
| 5 | Flowers, 2007 | Oil on canvas | $94,984 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2024 |
| 6 | Untitled | — | $23,526 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Jul 2022 |
| 7 | Untitled | — | $16,866 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Apr 2024 |
| 8 | Portrait, 2004 | Oil on canvas | $13,906 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2025 |
| 9 | 花 flower | Oil on canvas | $11,881 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jul 2026 |
| 10 | 王巘 仿戴进笔意 立轴 | Ink on paper | $11,368 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Nov 2021 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 5 | $112,639 |
| Paintings | 7 | $11,881 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 8 | $9,713 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 39 results from 9 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Wang Yin is a Chinese artist with 53 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $23,526. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Wang Yin is recorded as sold in 2025 for $288,917; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Wang Yin work worth?

Across 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wang Yin work is $23,526.

The median Wang Yin painting sells for $31,434 across 20 lots.

The median Wang Yin work on paper sells for $3,734 across 5 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 | 21 | $31,434‡ | $311,587‡ | 95.2% | 2026-07-17 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $3,734‡ | $69,132‡ | — | 2026-07-17 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 10 | $176,161‡ | $416,999 | — | 2025-06-08 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 16 | $4,529–$51,823‡ | $12,894‡ | $127,930 |

‡ 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 | 2016 | $311,587‡ |
| Paintings | 2017 | $203,509‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $69,132‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $11,368 |

‡ 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 Wang Yin worth?

Across 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wang Yin work is $23,526. The median Wang Yin painting sells for $31,434 across 20 lots. The median Wang Yin work on paper sells for $3,734 across 5 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Wang Yin painting?

Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wang Yin painting is $31,434. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Wang Yin's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Wang Yin painting is $311,587. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a medium Wang Yin painting?

Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Wang Yin painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $12,894, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Wang Yin's auction record?

Wang Yin's auction record is $416,999, set in 2021.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Wang Yin auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/wang-yin-3 (updated 2026-11-02).

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.