> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/yan-yuan · updated 2026-11-01

# Yan Yuan (1860–1934)

Yan Yuan is a Chinese artist with 30 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $1,433. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Yan Yuan is recorded as sold in 2021 for $3,249; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Yan Yuan work worth?

Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yan Yuan work is $1,433.

The median Yan Yuan painting sells for $2,126 across 5 lots.

The median Yan Yuan work on paper sells for $3,889 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 | 5 | $2,126‡ | $18,973‡ | — | 2015-04-26 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $3,889 | $3,889 | 50% | 2010-07-20 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2014 | $18,973‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $3,889 |
| Paintings | 2011 | $2,126‡ |

‡ 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 Yan Yuan worth?

Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yan Yuan work is $1,433. The median Yan Yuan painting sells for $2,126 across 5 lots. The median Yan Yuan work on paper sells for $3,889 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Yan Yuan's auction record?

Yan Yuan's auction record is $18,973, set in 2014. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Yan Yuan auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/yan-yuan (updated 2026-11-01).

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.