> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/yi-nianzeng · updated 2026-11-01

# Yi Nianzeng (1790–1861)

## What is Yi Nianzeng’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 22 auction results for Yi Nianzeng at 6 houses since 1997. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,471 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,461–$2,954, n=5). The auction record is $11,342 for 隶书七言联 (2013, Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 隶书七言联 | 水墨纸本 | $11,342 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Oct 2013 |
| 2 | 隶书八言联 立轴 | 水墨纸本 | $3,554 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | May 2021 |
| 3 | 伊念曾 篆书四言联 立轴 | 水墨纸本 | $3,532 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | May 2016 |
| 4 | EIGHT-CHARACTER CALLIGRAPHIC COUPLET IN OFFICIAL SCRIPT | Ink on gold-flecked red paper | $3,371 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Apr 2024 |
| 5 | Jingxin | 水墨纸本 | $3,299 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jan 2020 |
| 6 | Calligraphy in Various Scripts, 1833, 1790 | Ink on gold-flecked paper, fan leaf, scroll | $2,965 | Bonhams | Oct 2025 |
| 7 | Calligraphy in Various Scripts, 1879 | Fan leaf | $2,954 | Bonhams | Oct 2025 |
| 8 | White and Red Plum Blossoms, 1790 | Ink and colour on paper, fan leaf, scroll | $2,471 | Bonhams | Oct 2025 |
| 9 | White and Red Plum Blossoms, 1879 | Ink and colour on paper | $2,461 | Bonhams | Oct 2025 |
| 10 | 隶书题句 | Ink on paper | $487 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Nov 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 6 | $2,712 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $3,452 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 22 results from 6 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Yi Nianzeng is a Chinese artist with 29 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $3,150. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Yi Nianzeng sold in 2024 for $3,371, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Yi Nianzeng work worth?

Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yi Nianzeng work is $3,150.

The median Yi Nianzeng work on paper sells for $3,299 across 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 11 | $3,299‡ | $11,342 | — | 2025-11-27 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | — | — | — | 2023-08-06 |

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

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $2,658–$3,537‡ | $3,335‡ | $11,342 |

‡ 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 | 2013 | $11,342 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $3,554 |

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 Nianzeng worth?

Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yi Nianzeng work is $3,150. The median Yi Nianzeng work on paper sells for $3,299 across 11 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Yi Nianzeng work on paper?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Yi Nianzeng work on paper is $3,299. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Yi Nianzeng's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Yi Nianzeng work on paper is $11,342.

### What is Yi Nianzeng's auction record?

Yi Nianzeng's auction record is $11,342, set in 2013.

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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, “Yi Nianzeng auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/yi-nianzeng (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.