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

# Yi Zhao (1727–1814)

Yi Zhao is a Chinese artist with 54 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $2,769. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Yi Zhao sold in 2025 for $13,129, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Yi Zhao work worth?

Across 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yi Zhao work is $2,769.

The median Yi Zhao work on paper sells for $2,294 across 7 lots.

The median Yi Zhao print sells for $1,119 across 4 lots.

The median Yi Zhao painting sells for $8,910 across 2 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 | 4 | $1,119‡ | $2,666 | — | 2025-12-06 |
| Paintings | 2 | $8,910‡ | $14,948 | — | 2020-12-07 |
| Works on Paper | 7 | $2,294‡ | $2,480‡ | — | 2025-10-28 |

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

Yi Zhao's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (4 lots) median $1,119. Paintings (2 lots) median $8,910, record $14,948. A typical Yi Zhao painting sells for around 8.0× the price of a typical print.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2020 | $14,948 |
| Paintings | 2018 | $2,872‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $2,666 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $2,480‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $2,461 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $1,119‡ |

‡ 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 Zhao worth?

Across 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yi Zhao work is $2,769. The median Yi Zhao work on paper sells for $2,294 across 7 lots. The median Yi Zhao print sells for $1,119 across 4 lots. The median Yi Zhao painting sells for $8,910 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Yi Zhao's auction record is $272,434, set in 2007. 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 Zhao auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/yi-zhao (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.