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

# Yi Yuanji

Yi Yuanji is a Chinese artist with 12 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $11,473. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Yi Yuanji sold in 2022 for $74,065, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Yi Yuanji work worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yi Yuanji work is $11,473.

The median Yi Yuanji work on paper sells for $74,065 across 3 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 | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $74,065‡ | $7M‡ | — | 2022-07-27 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $7M‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $74,065 |

‡ 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 Yi Yuanji worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yi Yuanji work is $11,473. The median Yi Yuanji work on paper sells for $74,065 across 3 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Yi Yuanji's auction record is $6,955,152, set in 2010. 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, “Yi Yuanji auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/yi-yuanji (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.