Yang Xian (1819–1896)
Yang Xian is a Chinese artist with 137 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $5,064. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Yang Xian is recorded as sold in 2025 for $9,856; 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 Yang Xian on OpeningBid →What is a Yang Xian work worth?
Across 99 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yang Xian work is $5,064.
The median Yang Xian work on paper sells for $7,246 across 34 lots.
Large (over 120 cm) Yang Xian work on papers typically sell for $2,520–$12,162 (the middle half of 21 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 37 | $7,246‡ | $24,779‡ | 91.9% | 2025-12-23 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $24,325‡ | $24,779‡ | — | 2024-07-15 |
‡ 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) | 6 | $2,614–$10,799‡ | $5,376‡ | $24,779‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 21 | $2,520–$12,162‡ | $7,246‡ | $24,325 |
‡ 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 | 2019 | $24,779‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $24,325 |
‡ 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 Xian worth?
Across 99 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yang Xian work is $5,064. The median Yang Xian work on paper sells for $7,246 across 34 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Yang Xian work on papers typically sell for $2,520–$12,162 (the middle half of 21 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Yang Xian work on paper?
Based on 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Yang Xian work on paper is $7,246. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Yang Xian's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Yang Xian work on paper is $24,779. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a large Yang Xian work on paper?
Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Yang Xian work on paper (large (over 120 cm)) is $7,246, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Yang Xian's auction record?
Yang Xian's auction record is $24,779, set in 2019. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
See the full Yang Xian record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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