Yan Ping (b. 1956)
Yan Ping is a Chinese artist with 66 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $61,955. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Yan Ping is recorded as sold in 2025 for $77,203; 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 Yan Ping on OpeningBid →What is a Yan Ping work worth?
Across 52 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yan Ping work is $61,955.
The median Yan Ping painting sells for $72,245 across 36 lots.
The median Yan Ping work on paper sells for $785 across 1 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 | 36 | $72,245‡ | $2.8M | — | 2025-12-08 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $785‡ | $785‡ | — | 2021-05-17 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 14 | $206,432‡ | $2.8M | — | 2023-11-04 |
‡ 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) | 17 | $20,848–$51,066‡ | $26,344‡ | $193,375‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 17 | $112,421–$408,099‡ | $166,487‡ | $2.8M |
‡ 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 | 2011 | $2.8M |
| Paintings | 2012 | $896,331 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $785‡ |
‡ 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 Ping worth?
Across 52 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yan Ping work is $61,955. The median Yan Ping painting sells for $72,245 across 36 lots. The median Yan Ping work on paper sells for $785 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Yan Ping painting?
Based on 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Yan Ping painting is $72,245. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Yan Ping's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Yan Ping painting is $2,830,733.
What is the average price of a medium Yan Ping painting?
Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Yan Ping painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $26,344, 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 Yan Ping painting?
Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Yan Ping painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $166,487, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Yan Ping's auction record?
Yan Ping's auction record is $2,830,733, set in 2011.
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