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# Ye Yongqing (b. 1958)

Ye Yongqing is a Chinese artist with 64 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $29,326. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Ye Yongqing sold in 2018 for $120,598, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Ye Yongqing work worth?

Across 58 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ye Yongqing work is $29,326.

The median Ye Yongqing painting sells for $40,268 across 23 lots.

The median Ye Yongqing work on paper sells for $27,036 across 10 lots.

The median Ye Yongqing print sells for $64,498 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 | $64,498 | $64,498 | — | 2008-12-01 |
| Paintings | 27 | $40,268‡ | $133,968 | 85.2% | 2018-09-30 |
| Works on Paper | 12 | $27,036‡ | $35,282 | 83.3% | 2018-05-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 8 | $115,781‡ | $433,397‡ | — | 2018-09-30 |

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

Ye Yongqing's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $64,498. Paintings (27 lots) median $40,268, record $133,968. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 8 lots) the median is $115,781.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $24,278–$102,138‡ | $72,259‡ | $133,968 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $25,707–$102,067‡ | $57,821‡ | $120,598 |

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

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $25,160–$30,980‡ | $27,036‡ | $35,282 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2012 | $133,968 |
| Paintings | 2018 | $120,598 |
| Prints & Editions | 2008 | $64,498 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $35,282 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $32,075 |

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 Ye Yongqing worth?

Across 58 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ye Yongqing work is $29,326. The median Ye Yongqing painting sells for $40,268 across 23 lots. The median Ye Yongqing work on paper sells for $27,036 across 10 lots. The median Ye Yongqing print sells for $64,498 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Ye Yongqing painting?

Based on 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ye Yongqing painting is $40,268. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Ye Yongqing's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ye Yongqing painting is $133,968.

### What is the average price of a Ye Yongqing work on paper?

Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ye Yongqing work on paper is $27,036. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Ye Yongqing's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ye Yongqing work on paper is $35,282.

### What is the average price of a medium Ye Yongqing painting?

Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Ye Yongqing painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $72,259, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Ye Yongqing's auction record?

Ye Yongqing's auction record is $433,397, 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, “Ye Yongqing auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ye-yongqing (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.