Yang Yisun (1812–1881)
What is Yang Yisun’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 131 auction results for Yang Yisun at 16 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,766 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,429–$5,690, n=6). The auction record is $25,886 for Calligraphy in Zhuanshu (2023, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Calligraphy in Zhuanshu | Ink on paper, set of four hanging scrolls | $25,886 | Sotheby's | Apr 2023 |
| 2 | Correspondence album of Yang Yisun and Weng Tonghe | Ink on paper | $25,370 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Feb 2023 |
| 3 | 杨沂孙 篆书 四屏立轴 | 篆书 (Seal script) | $21,644 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Apr 2017 |
| 4 | 篆书十一言联 | 纸本 | $15,402 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2011 |
| 5 | 篆书《道德经》句 镜心 | Calligraphy | $10,851 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Apr 2016 |
| 6 | 对联 | Couplets | $10,542 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Oct 2015 |
| 7 | 篆書節錄〈大戴禮記〉, 1867 | Ink on paper, framed | $10,433 | Sotheby's | Oct 2022 |
| 8 | 篆书十二言 对联, 1878 | 篆书 (seal script) | $9,632 | Duoyunxuan Auction (上海朵云轩拍卖) | Jul 2025 |
| 9 | 篆书七言联, 1878 | Ink on paper | $8,284 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jul 2023 |
| 10 | 杨沂孙 篆书 四屏 | 水墨纸本 | $6,905 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | May 2007 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 7 | $8,284 |
| Other | 18 | $3,057 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $6,905 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $1,291 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 131 results from 16 houses · How we compute these figures
Yang Yisun is a Chinese artist with 180 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $3,803. 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 Yisun sold in 2025 for $6,533, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 131 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yang Yisun work is $3,803.
The median Yang Yisun work on paper sells for $4,771 across 34 lots.
The median Yang Yisun sculpture sells for $800 across 1 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 | 35 | $4,771‡ | $49,607‡ | 97.1% | 2024-12-09 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $800 | $800 | — | 2024-03-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $44,969‡ | $49,607‡ | — | 2015-06-06 |
‡ 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) | 9 | $834–$3,681‡ | $1,641‡ | $25,886 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 16 | $3,226–$15,663‡ | $7,594‡ | $49,607‡ |
‡ 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 | 2011 | $49,607‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $44,969‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $800 |
‡ 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 Yisun worth?
Across 131 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yang Yisun work is $3,803. The median Yang Yisun work on paper sells for $4,771 across 34 lots. The median Yang Yisun sculpture sells for $800 across 1 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 Yisun work on paper?
Based on 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Yang Yisun work on paper is $4,771. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Yang Yisun's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Yang Yisun work on paper is $49,607. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a large Yang Yisun work on paper?
Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Yang Yisun work on paper (large (over 120 cm)) is $7,594, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Yang Yisun's auction record?
Yang Yisun's auction record is $49,607, set in 2011. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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