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# Yao Mangfu (1876–1930)

Yao Mangfu is a Chinese artist with 34 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $5,245. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Yao Mangfu sold in 2024 for $9,455, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Yao Mangfu work worth?

Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yao Mangfu work is $5,245.

The median Yao Mangfu sculpture sells for $3,209 across 8 lots.

The median Yao Mangfu work on paper sells for $3,721 across 4 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 | — | — | — | 2021-10-23 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $3,721 | $7,281 | — | 2025-09-28 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 8 | $3,209 | $9,455 | — | 2025-07-27 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $9,455 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $7,281 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $3,209 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $161 |

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 Mangfu worth?

Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yao Mangfu work is $5,245. The median Yao Mangfu sculpture sells for $3,209 across 8 lots. The median Yao Mangfu work on paper sells for $3,721 across 4 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Yao Mangfu's auction record is $16,964, set in 2010. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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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.