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

# Yan Yutian

Yan Yutian is a Chinese artist with 30 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $1,625. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Yan Yutian sold in 2018 for $4,375, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Yan Yutian work worth?

Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yan Yutian work is $1,625.

The median Yan Yutian work on paper sells for $2,455 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 | 2 | — | — | — | 2000-06-30 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $2,455‡ | $2,455‡ | — | 2010-03-27 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $2,455‡ |

‡ 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 Yutian worth?

Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yan Yutian work is $1,625. The median Yan Yutian work on paper sells for $2,455 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Yan Yutian's auction record is $16,286, set in 2012. 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 Yutian auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/yan-yutian (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.