Yang Renkai (1915–2008)
Yang Renkai is a Chinese artist with 36 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $1,313. 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 Yang Renkai sold in 2026 for $1,472, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Yang Renkai on OpeningBid →What is a Yang Renkai work worth?
Across 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yang Renkai work is $1,313.
The median Yang Renkai work on paper sells for $887 across 19 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 19 | $887‡ | $3,985‡ | — | 2026-04-26 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $436–$1,463‡ | $1,313‡ | $1,612 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $272–$1,539‡ | $887‡ | $3,985‡ |
‡ 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 | 2012 | $3,985‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $1,680‡ |
‡ 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 Yang Renkai worth?
Across 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yang Renkai work is $1,313. The median Yang Renkai work on paper sells for $887 across 19 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 Yang Renkai work on paper?
Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Yang Renkai work on paper is $887. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Yang Renkai's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Yang Renkai work on paper is $3,985. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is Yang Renkai's auction record?
Yang Renkai's auction record is $5,521, set in 2014. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $5,521 (buyer's premium not included).
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