Ye Erkai (1864–1940)
Ye Erkai is a Chinese artist with 32 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $1,075. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Ye Erkai sold in 2025 for $3,530, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Ye Erkai on OpeningBid →What is a Ye Erkai work worth?
Across 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ye Erkai work is $1,075.
The median Ye Erkai work on paper sells for $1,442 across 6 lots.
The median Ye Erkai painting sells for $1,398 across 2 lots.
The median Ye Erkai print sells for $318 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $318 | $318 | — | 2024-06-13 |
| Paintings | 2 | $1,398 | $1,398 | — | 2020-11-29 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $1,442‡ | $2,299 | — | 2024-04-09 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Ye Erkai's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $318. Paintings (2 lots) median $1,398, record $1,398. A typical Ye Erkai painting sells for around 4.4× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $1,065–$2,174‡ | $1,075‡ | $2,299 |
‡ 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 | 2024 | $2,299 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $2,174‡ |
| Paintings | 2016 | $1,398 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $318 |
‡ 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 Ye Erkai worth?
Across 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ye Erkai work is $1,075. The median Ye Erkai work on paper sells for $1,442 across 6 lots. The median Ye Erkai painting sells for $1,398 across 2 lots. The median Ye Erkai print sells for $318 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Ye Erkai's auction record?
Ye Erkai's auction record is $3,530, set in 2025.
See the full Ye Erkai record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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