> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/yang-xian · updated 2026-11-03

# Yang Xian (1819–1896)

Yang Xian is a Chinese artist with 135 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $5,087. 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.

## What is a Yang Xian work worth?

Across 98 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yang Xian work is $5,087.

The median Yang Xian work on paper sells for $7,970 across 33 lots.

Large (over 120 cm) Yang Xian work on papers typically sell for $2,429–$12,727 (the middle half of 20 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 | 36 | $7,970‡ | $24,779‡ | 91.7% | 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) | 20 | $2,429–$12,727‡ | $7,970‡ | $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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Yang Xian worth?

Across 98 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yang Xian work is $5,087. The median Yang Xian work on paper sells for $7,970 across 33 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Yang Xian work on papers typically sell for $2,429–$12,727 (the middle half of 20 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 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Yang Xian work on paper is $7,970. 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 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Yang Xian work on paper (large (over 120 cm)) is $7,970, 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.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Yang Xian auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/yang-xian (updated 2026-11-03).

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.