Yan Bolong (1898–1955)
What is Yan Bolong’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 337 auction results for Yan Bolong at 23 houses since 1995. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,063 including buyer’s premium (middle half $547–$4,950, n=36). The auction record is $83,197 for TWO DOVES (2004, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TWO DOVES, 1944 | Ink and colour on paper | $83,197 | Christie's | Oct 2004 |
| 2 | 仿古人诗意, 1944年作 | 设色纸本 | $52,474 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Nov 2009 |
| 3 | Pheasants by Winter Pine, 1940 | Ink and colour on paper, hanging scroll | $51,771 | Sotheby's | Apr 2023 |
| 4 | Sparrows and Bamboos, 1929 | Ink and colour on paper, hanging scroll | $42,201 | Sotheby's | Apr 2021 |
| 5 | Various Subjects, 1927 | Ink and colour on paper, set of four hanging scrolls | $27,573 | Sotheby's | Oct 2023 |
| 6 | Magnolia and Myna, 1942年作 | 设色纸本 | $26,094 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2006 |
| 7 | Magnolia and Parrot, 1948 | Ink and colour on paper, hanging scroll | $24,292 | Sotheby's | Oct 2021 |
| 8 | 拟新罗山人意, 1943 | Hanging scroll | $23,661 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Oct 2018 |
| 9 | 花鸟, 1938年作 | 设色纸本 | $19,354 | Beijing Rongbao Auction (北京荣宝拍卖) | Mar 2015 |
| 10 | 菊花和平鸽, 1947年作 | 设色纸本 | $19,354 | Beijing Rongbao Auction (北京荣宝拍卖) | Mar 2015 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 51 | $5,312 |
| Works on paper | 30 | $4,998 |
| Paintings | 16 | $1,843 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 16 | $6,791 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 55 | $3,595 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $1,194 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 337 results from 23 houses · How we compute these figures
Yan Bolong is a Chinese artist with 474 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $4,902. 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 Yan Bolong sold in 2026 for $5,094, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Yan Bolong on OpeningBid →What is a Yan Bolong work worth?
Across 337 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yan Bolong work is $4,902.
The median Yan Bolong painting sells for $3,256 across 46 lots.
The median Yan Bolong work on paper sells for $4,902 across 48 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Yan Bolong work on papers typically sell for $2,315–$8,460 (the middle half of 22 sold 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 | 52 | $3,256†‡ | $68,831‡ | 88.5% | 2026-09-12 |
| Works on Paper | 48 | $4,902†‡ | $83,197 | — | 2026-07-20 |
| Photography | 2 | — | — | — | 2020-09-23 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 11 | $55,617‡ | $92,570‡ | — | 2024-11-28 |
† 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 | $243–$795†‡ | $421†‡ | $6,297‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 19 | $685–$9,206‡ | $4,867‡ | $55,617‡ |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $492–$3,158‡ | $1,194‡ | $13,766 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 22 | $2,315–$8,460‡ | $4,998‡ | $83,197 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $1,178–$42,201‡ | $21,112‡ | $55,748‡ |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2004 | $83,197 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $68,831‡ |
| Paintings | 2022 | $63,007‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $55,748‡ |
‡ 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 Yan Bolong worth?
Across 337 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yan Bolong work is $4,902. The median Yan Bolong painting sells for $3,256 across 46 lots. The median Yan Bolong work on paper sells for $4,902 across 48 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Yan Bolong work on papers typically sell for $2,315–$8,460 (the middle half of 22 sold 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 Yan Bolong painting?
Based on 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Yan Bolong painting is $3,256. 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 Yan Bolong's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Yan Bolong painting is $68,831. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Yan Bolong work on paper?
Based on 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Yan Bolong work on paper is $4,902. 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 Yan Bolong's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Yan Bolong work on paper is $83,197.
What is the average price of a medium Yan Bolong work on paper?
Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Yan Bolong work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,998, 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 medium Yan Bolong painting?
Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Yan Bolong painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,867, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Yan Bolong's auction record?
Yan Bolong's auction record is $92,570, set in 2005. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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