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# Yao Yuqin (1867–1961)

Yao Yuqin is a Chinese artist with 50 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $1,933. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Yao Yuqin sold in 2025 for $2,882, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Yao Yuqin work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Yao Yuqin work worth?

Across 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yao Yuqin work is $1,933.

The median Yao Yuqin painting sells for $1,950 across 8 lots.

The median Yao Yuqin work on paper sells for $2,882 across 6 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 | 8 | $1,950‡ | $9,951 | — | 2025-07-05 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $2,882‡ | $3,663‡ | — | 2025-08-10 |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | — | 2014-04-20 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $9,951 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $3,663‡ |
| Paintings | 2015 | $2,908‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $2,882 |

‡ 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 Yuqin worth?

Across 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yao Yuqin work is $1,933. The median Yao Yuqin painting sells for $1,950 across 8 lots. The median Yao Yuqin work on paper sells for $2,882 across 6 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Yao Yuqin's auction record is $9,951, set in 2025.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Yao Yuqin auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/yao-yuqin (updated 2026-11-03).

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.