> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/yao-mengqi · updated 2026-11-01

# Yao Mengqi (b. 1838)

Yao Mengqi is a Chinese artist with 23 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $1,119. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Yao Mengqi sold in 2025 for $1,124, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Yao Mengqi work worth?

Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yao Mengqi work is $1,119.

The median Yao Mengqi work on paper sells for $1,423 across 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 6 | $1,423‡ | $1,805‡ | 83.3% | 2024-10-29 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $1,805‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $1,679‡ |

‡ 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 Mengqi worth?

Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yao Mengqi work is $1,119. The median Yao Mengqi work on paper sells for $1,423 across 5 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Yao Mengqi's auction record is $1,805, set in 2021. 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.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Yao Mengqi auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/yao-mengqi (updated 2026-11-01).

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.