Yao Nai (1731–1815)
Yao Nai is a Chinese artist with 72 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $2,113. 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 Yao Nai sold in 2023 for $7,299, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Yao Nai on OpeningBid →What is a Yao Nai work worth?
Across 53 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yao Nai work is $2,113.
The median Yao Nai work on paper sells for $5,631 across 14 lots.
The median Yao Nai print sells for $1,450 across 2 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 | $1,450‡ | $1,946‡ | — | 2024-06-13 |
| Works on Paper | 15 | $5,631‡ | $64,445‡ | 93.3% | 2023-10-08 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $2,658–$29,663‡ | $3,964‡ | $64,445‡ |
‡ 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 | 2017 | $64,445‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $29,663‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $1,946‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $953 |
‡ 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 Yao Nai worth?
Across 53 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yao Nai work is $2,113. The median Yao Nai work on paper sells for $5,631 across 14 lots. The median Yao Nai print sells for $1,450 across 2 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 Yao Nai work on paper?
Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Yao Nai work on paper is $5,631. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Yao Nai's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Yao Nai work on paper is $64,445. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is Yao Nai's auction record?
Yao Nai's auction record is $93,460, set in 2015. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $93,460 (buyer's premium not included).
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