Wang Yachen (1894–1983)
What is Wang Yachen’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 460 auction results for Wang Yachen at 23 houses since 1995. Over the last 24 months the median price was $718 including buyer’s premium (middle half $358–$1,412, n=14). The auction record is $175,516 for Landscape (2013, Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Landscape, 1930 | — | $175,516 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Oct 2013 |
| 2 | 3号祖国郊外, 1930 | — | $118,796 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Apr 2013 |
| 3 | Paris Church, 1931 | — | $94,034 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Oct 2017 |
| 4 | 芍药花, 1935 | — | $70,212 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Oct 2017 |
| 5 | Gold Fish | Ink and color on paper, mounted for frame | $10,080 | Sotheby's | Jun 2022 |
| 6 | Fishes | Ink and colour on paper | $6,421 | Sotheby's | Aug 2022 |
| 7 | Goldfish, 1941 | Hanging scroll | $6,269 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Oct 2017 |
| 8 | Goldfish · Calligraphy | 设色纸本 | $5,355 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jul 2011 |
| 9 | 池塘鱼趣, 1945 | Ink on fan | $4,737 | Duoyunxuan Auction (上海朵云轩拍卖) | Dec 2025 |
| 10 | Spring Waves and Playing Fish, 1943 | 绘画 | $4,630 | Shanghai Fanhua Auction | Jun 2015 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 14 | $1,403 |
| Paintings | 13 | $1,306 |
| Other | 44 | $1,146 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $1,896 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 14 | $1,155 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 460 results from 23 houses · How we compute these figures
Wang Yachen is a Chinese artist with 514 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $1,741. 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 2025 for a hammer price of $2,464 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 460 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wang Yachen work is $1,741.
The median Wang Yachen painting sells for $2,126 across 60 lots.
The median Wang Yachen work on paper sells for $1,516 across 36 lots.
The median Wang Yachen photograph sells for $488 across 18 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 3 | — | — | — | 2022-12-08 |
| Paintings | 64 | $2,126†‡ | $10,080 | 93.8% | 2025-07-05 |
| Works on Paper | 38 | $1,516‡ | $5,238‡ | 94.7% | 2026-05-13 |
| Photography | 18 | $488 | $488 | — | 2024-10-13 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $70,212‡ | $175,516 | — | 2025-06-08 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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) | 5 | $425–$1,896‡ | $1,541‡ | $10,080 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 15 | $1,005–$2,911†‡ | $2,126†‡ | $6,421 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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) | 8 | $695–$3,786‡ | $1,155‡ | $5,238‡ |
‡ 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 | 2022 | $10,080 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $8,413‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $5,238‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $4,737 |
| Photography | 2024 | $488 |
‡ 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 Yachen worth?
Across 460 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wang Yachen work is $1,741. The median Wang Yachen painting sells for $2,126 across 60 lots. The median Wang Yachen work on paper sells for $1,516 across 36 lots. The median Wang Yachen photograph sells for $488 across 18 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 painting?
Based on 60 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wang Yachen painting is $2,126. 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 Yachen's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Wang Yachen painting is $10,080.
What is the average price of a Wang Yachen work on paper?
Based on 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wang Yachen work on paper is $1,516. 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 $5,238. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Wang Yachen photograph?
Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wang Yachen photograph is $488.
What is Wang Yachen's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Wang Yachen photograph is $488.
What is the average price of a medium Wang Yachen painting?
Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Wang Yachen painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,126, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Yachen's auction record?
Wang Yachen's auction record is $175,516, set in 2013.
See the full Wang Yachen record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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