> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/yi-da-an · updated 2026-11-02

# Yi Da'an (1874–1941)

## What is Yi Da'an’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 20 auction results for Yi Da'an at 5 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,856 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,386–$15,442, n=6). The auction record is $25,212 for Shoushan 'Furong' Stone 'Beast' Seal (2024, Xiling Yinshe Auction (西泠印社拍卖)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shoushan 'Furong' Stone 'Beast' Seal, 1920年作 | Shoushan 'Furong' stone | $25,212 | Xiling Yinshe Auction (西泠印社拍卖) | Dec 2024 |
| 2 | 易大厂刻昌化石章, 1918年作 | Stone seal | $19,253 | Xiling Yinshe Auction (西泠印社拍卖) | Jul 2025 |
| 3 | Poppies, 1874 | Scroll, mounted for framing, ink and colour on paper | $6,123 | Christie's | Jun 2006 |
| 4 | The Scenery of Flower Harbor, 1874 | Horizontal scroll, ink and colour on paper | $5,156 | Christie's | Feb 2006 |
| 5 | The Scenery of Flower Harbor, 1937 | — | $5,136 | Christie's | Aug 2021 |
| 6 | Calligraphy in Seal Script, 1874 | Hanging scroll, ink on paper | $4,142 | Christie's | May 2018 |
| 7 | Calligraphy in Seal Script | Hanging scroll, ink on paper | $4,140 | Christie's | May 2018 |
| 8 | Plum Blossom, 1874 | Hanging scroll, ink and colour on paper | $4,140 | Christie's | May 2019 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 易大厂、守恬刻田黄石等闲章二方 | Stone seals engraved by Yi Da'an and Shou Tian | $4,011 | Xiling Yinshe Auction (西泠印社拍卖) | Jul 2025 |
| 2 | Shoushan stone seal for Chen Yunzhang's private use | Shoushan stone seal engraved by Yi Da'an | $3,963 | Xiling Yinshe Auction (西泠印社拍卖) | Jul 2024 |

**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 5 | $5,136 |
| Works on paper | 8 | $4,140 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 9 | $4,140 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 20 results from 5 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Yi Da'an is a Chinese artist with 24 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $4,140.

A work by Yi Da'an sold in 2025 for $19,252, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Yi Da'an work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Yi Da'an work worth?

Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yi Da'an work is $4,140.

The median Yi Da'an work on paper sells for $4,140 across 8 lots.

The median Yi Da'an sculpture sells for $2,461 across 2 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 8 | $4,140 | $6,123 | — | 2024-11-25 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $2,461 | $2,461 | — | 2025-12-25 |

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $3,768–$4,649 | $4,140 | $6,123 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $6,123 |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $5,156 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $2,461 |

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 Yi Da'an worth?

Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yi Da'an work is $4,140. The median Yi Da'an work on paper sells for $4,140 across 8 lots. The median Yi Da'an sculpture sells for $2,461 across 2 lots.

### What is Yi Da'an's auction record?

Yi Da'an's auction record is $25,212, set in 2024.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Yi Da'an auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/yi-da-an (updated 2026-11-02).

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.