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# Yao Gengyun (1933–1988)

Yao Gengyun is a Chinese artist with 18 auction lots recorded since 2011, median price $953. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Yao Gengyun sold in 2025 for $956, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Yao Gengyun work worth?

Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yao Gengyun work is $953.

The median Yao Gengyun work on paper sells for $1,197 across 2 lots.

The median Yao Gengyun print sells for $544 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $544 | $544 | — | 2015-11-01 |
| Paintings | 1 | — | — | — | 2015-01-25 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $1,197 | $1,437 | — | 2025-03-27 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $1,437 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $956 |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $544 |

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 Yao Gengyun worth?

Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yao Gengyun work is $953. The median Yao Gengyun work on paper sells for $1,197 across 2 lots. The median Yao Gengyun print sells for $544 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Yao Gengyun's auction record?

Yao Gengyun's auction record is $1,437, set in 2019.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.