Yang Zhiguang (1930–2016)
What is Yang Zhiguang’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 181 auction results for Yang Zhiguang at 18 houses since 1997. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,633 including buyer’s premium (middle half $567–$4,463, n=21). The auction record is $190,855 for LEISURE READING (2013, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LEISURE READING, 1978 | Ink and colour on paper, framed | $190,855 | Sotheby's | Oct 2013 |
| 2 | 西班牙的阳光, 1991年作 | 设色纸本 | $84,398 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2013 |
| 3 | Norman Bethune, 1972年作 | 设色纸本 | $57,410 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | May 2009 |
| 4 | 驱鬼胜利图 | — | $37,721 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Apr 2014 |
| 5 | Xinjiang Dance, 1977 | Hanging scroll | $37,486 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Apr 2014 |
| 6 | Dancing Lady, 1977 | Ink and colour on paper, hanging scroll | $35,459 | Sotheby's | Apr 2014 |
| 7 | 舞女 镜心 | — | $35,103 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Oct 2013 |
| 8 | 草原写生 镜心 | 设色纸本 | $24,535 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2013 |
| 9 | Dance of the Grassland, 1983 | Ink and colour on paper | $22,961 | Bonhams | Dec 2020 |
| 10 | Swan Lake, 2003 | Ink and color on paper | $20,378 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jul 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 10 | $15,620 |
| Works on paper | 27 | $6,449 |
| Other | 19 | $5,624 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $5,624 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 34 | $5,525 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $2,651 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 181 results from 18 houses · How we compute these figures
Yang Zhiguang is a Chinese artist with 273 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $7,149. 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 Zhiguang sold in 2026 for $20,378, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 181 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yang Zhiguang work is $7,149.
The median Yang Zhiguang work on paper sells for $4,432 across 48 lots.
The median Yang Zhiguang painting sells for $13,606 across 40 lots.
The median Yang Zhiguang print sells for $442 across 2 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Yang Zhiguang work on papers typically sell for $4,080–$9,422 (the middle half of 26 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Yang Zhiguang paintings typically sell for $6,682–$34,431 (the middle half of 22 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $442 | $807 | — | 2025-09-10 |
| Paintings | 42 | $13,606†‡ | $108,574‡ | 95.2% | 2026-07-20 |
| Works on Paper | 55 | $4,432†‡ | $190,855 | 87.3% | 2026-09-17 |
| Photography | 1 | $1,899‡ | $1,899‡ | — | 2024-06-23 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $96,900‡ | $190,855 | — | 2016-11-10 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Yang Zhiguang's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $442. Paintings (42 lots) median $13,606, record $108,574. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Yang Zhiguang painting sells for around 31× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 7 lots) the median is $96,900.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 22 | $6,682–$34,431†‡ | $15,583†‡ | $92,696‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $20,378–$96,900‡ | $38,521‡ | $108,574‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 26 | $4,080–$9,422‡ | $5,459‡ | $33,039‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $470–$16,122‡ | $1,375‡ | $81,620 |
‡ 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 | 2013 | $190,855 |
| Paintings | 2012 | $108,574‡ |
| Paintings | 2016 | $96,900‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $81,620 |
| Photography | 2024 | $1,899‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $807 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $77 |
‡ 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 Zhiguang worth?
Across 181 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yang Zhiguang work is $7,149. The median Yang Zhiguang work on paper sells for $4,432 across 48 lots. The median Yang Zhiguang painting sells for $13,606 across 40 lots. The median Yang Zhiguang print sells for $442 across 2 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Yang Zhiguang work on papers typically sell for $4,080–$9,422 (the middle half of 26 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Yang Zhiguang paintings typically sell for $6,682–$34,431 (the middle half of 22 sold 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 Zhiguang work on paper?
Based on 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Yang Zhiguang work on paper is $4,432. 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 Yang Zhiguang's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Yang Zhiguang work on paper is $190,855.
What is the average price of a Yang Zhiguang painting?
Based on 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Yang Zhiguang painting is $13,606. 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 Yang Zhiguang's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Yang Zhiguang painting is $108,574. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium Yang Zhiguang work on paper?
Based on 26 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Yang Zhiguang work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $5,459, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a medium Yang Zhiguang painting?
Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Yang Zhiguang painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $15,583, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Yang Zhiguang's auction record?
Yang Zhiguang's auction record is $190,855, set in 2013.
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