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# Yao Yunzai

Yao Yunzai is a Chinese artist with 7 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $24,565. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Yao Yunzai sold in 2021 for $39,100, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Yao Yunzai work worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yao Yunzai work is $24,565.

The median Yao Yunzai painting sells for $24,504 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2 | $24,504‡ | $39,100 | — | 2021-04-23 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2021 | $39,100 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $9,909‡ |

‡ 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 Yunzai worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yao Yunzai work is $24,565. The median Yao Yunzai painting sells for $24,504 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Yao Yunzai's auction record is $55,583, set in 2014. 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 Yunzai auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/yao-yunzai-2 (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.