Yao Yuanzhi (1773–1852)
Yao Yuanzhi is a Chinese artist with 152 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $3,017. 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 Yuanzhi sold in 2025 for $3,211, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
See the full Yao Yuanzhi record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Yao Yuanzhi on OpeningBid →What is a Yao Yuanzhi work worth?
Across 109 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yao Yuanzhi work is $3,017.
The median Yao Yuanzhi work on paper sells for $3,211 across 37 lots.
The median Yao Yuanzhi painting sells for $2,210 across 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 5 | $2,210‡ | $3,017‡ | 80% | 2019-05-23 |
| Works on Paper | 39 | $3,211‡ | $28,935 | 94.9% | 2025-05-02 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $19,340†‡ | $28,935 | — | 2015-05-19 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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) | 11 | $1,093–$3,852‡ | $1,568‡ | $11,352 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 15 | $1,786–$3,441‡ | $2,903‡ | $13,674 |
‡ 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 | 2011 | $28,935 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $13,674 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $3,017‡ |
| Paintings | 2019 | $3,017‡ |
‡ 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 Yuanzhi worth?
Across 109 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yao Yuanzhi work is $3,017. The median Yao Yuanzhi work on paper sells for $3,211 across 37 lots. The median Yao Yuanzhi painting sells for $2,210 across 4 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 Yuanzhi work on paper?
Based on 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Yao Yuanzhi work on paper is $3,211. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Yao Yuanzhi's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Yao Yuanzhi work on paper is $28,935.
What is the average price of a large Yao Yuanzhi work on paper?
Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Yao Yuanzhi work on paper (large (over 120 cm)) is $2,903, 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 Yuanzhi work on paper?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Yao Yuanzhi work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,568, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Yao Yuanzhi's auction record?
Yao Yuanzhi's auction record is $28,935, set in 2011.
See the full Yao Yuanzhi record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Yao Yuanzhi on OpeningBid →