> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/yao-hua-2 · updated 2026-11-02

# Yao Hua (1876–1930)

Yao Hua is a Chinese artist with 215 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $4,318. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Yao Hua sold in 2026 for $22,878, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Yao Hua work worth?

Across 171 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yao Hua work is $4,318.

The median Yao Hua work on paper sells for $5,177 across 43 lots.

The median Yao Hua painting sells for $2,286 across 11 lots.

The median Yao Hua print sells for $729 across 2 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 | 2 | $729 | $971 | — | 2025-11-23 |
| Paintings | 11 | $2,286‡ | $5,562‡ | — | 2024-03-11 |
| Works on Paper | 44 | $5,177‡ | $22,878 | 97.7% | 2026-04-10 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | — | — | — | 2012-09-15 |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | — | 2018-12-20 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $26,096‡ | $118,682 | — | 2026-04-10 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Yao Hua's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $729. Paintings (11 lots) median $2,286, record $5,562. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Yao Hua painting sells for around 3.1× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 6 lots) the median is $26,096.

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 15 | $740–$9,202‡ | $6,168‡ | $22,878 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 16 | $2,210–$11,128‡ | $4,487‡ | $16,178 |

‡ 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 | 2026 | $22,878 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $16,178 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $6,233 |
| Paintings | 2014 | $5,562‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $971 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $486 |

‡ 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 Yao Hua worth?

Across 171 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yao Hua work is $4,318. The median Yao Hua work on paper sells for $5,177 across 43 lots. The median Yao Hua painting sells for $2,286 across 11 lots. The median Yao Hua print sells for $729 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Yao Hua work on paper?

Based on 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Yao Hua work on paper is $5,177. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Yao Hua's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Yao Hua work on paper is $22,878.

### What is the average price of a Yao Hua painting?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Yao Hua painting is $2,286. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Yao Hua's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Yao Hua painting is $5,562. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a large Yao Hua work on paper?

Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Yao Hua work on paper (large (over 120 cm)) is $4,487, 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 Yao Hua work on paper?

Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Yao Hua work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $6,168, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Yao Hua's auction record is $118,682, set in 2024.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Yao Hua auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/yao-hua-2 (updated 2026-11-02).

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.