Kun Yin (b. 1969)
Kun Yin is a Chinese artist with 86 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $11,291. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Kun Yin sold in 2011 for $15,270, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Kun Yin on OpeningBid →What is a Kun Yin work worth?
Across 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kun Yin work is $11,291.
The median Kun Yin painting sells for $10,611 across 33 lots.
The median Kun Yin sculpture sells for $10,806 across 1 lots.
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 76 | $10,611†‡ | $42,754‡ | 43.4% | 2023-06-18 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $10,806‡ | $10,806‡ | — | 2008-12-07 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $74,899‡ | $81,390 | — | 2008-06-01 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $3,601–$12,311†‡ | $6,192†‡ | $18,690‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 16 | $4,366–$21,044‡ | $9,175‡ | $42,754‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 | 2008 | $42,754‡ |
| Paintings | 2007 | $38,205‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2008 | $10,806‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Kun Yin worth?
Across 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kun Yin work is $11,291. The median Kun Yin painting sells for $10,611 across 33 lots. The median Kun Yin sculpture sells for $10,806 across 1 lots. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Kun Yin painting?
Based on 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kun Yin painting is $10,611. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Kun Yin's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Kun Yin painting is $42,754. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a large Kun Yin painting?
Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Kun Yin painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $9,175, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a medium Kun Yin painting?
Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Kun Yin painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $6,192, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Kun Yin's auction record?
Kun Yin's auction record is $81,390, set in 2007.
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