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# Yin Zixiang (1909–1984)

## What is Yin Zixiang’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 125 auction results for Yin Zixiang at 13 houses since 1995. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,103 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,346–$3,921, n=12). The auction record is $117,923 for 柳荫浴马 (2014, Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 柳荫浴马, 1975 | Handscroll | $117,923 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Oct 2014 |
| 2 | Eight Steeds, 1941 | Mirror frame | $14,076 | Duoyunxuan Auction (上海朵云轩拍卖) | Jun 2018 |
| 3 | 柳溪散马, 1943 | 镜心 | $12,905 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | May 2013 |
| 4 | Horse Bathing in Stream | Ink and colour on paper, hanging scroll | $10,622 | Sotheby's | Apr 2026 |
| 5 | Eight Steeds, 1934 | Ink and color on paper | $10,125 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2025 |
| 6 | 霜天饮马图 | Ink and color on paper | $5,879 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2025 |
| 7 | Horses in a Landscape, 1979 | Hanging scroll painting | $5,146 | Chiswick Auctions | Nov 2018 |
| 8 | Groom and Horse, 1947 | Ink and colour on gold-flecked paper; ink on paper, folding fan | $3,268 | Sotheby's | Jun 2026 |
| 9 | 牧归图, 1927 | 设色纸本 (color on paper) | $2,882 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Aug 2025 |
| 10 | 柏鹿图, 1960 | 镜心 | $2,878 | Duoyunxuan Auction (上海朵云轩拍卖) | Mar 2024 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 8 | $3,075 |
| Other | 11 | $1,425 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $5,146 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $2,441 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 125 results from 13 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Yin Zixiang is a Chinese artist with 147 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $2,953. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Yin Zixiang sold in 2026 for $3,268, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Yin Zixiang work worth?

Across 125 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yin Zixiang work is $2,953.

The median Yin Zixiang painting sells for $4,156 across 19 lots.

The median Yin Zixiang work on paper sells for $4,573 across 13 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 | 20 | $4,156‡ | $12,905 | 95% | 2024-03-10 |
| Works on Paper | 13 | $4,573‡ | $37,418‡ | — | 2026-06-16 |
| Photography | 2 | — | — | 50% | 2011-12-15 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $37,418‡ |
| Paintings | 2013 | $12,905 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $10,622 |
| Paintings | 2018 | $5,146 |

‡ 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 Yin Zixiang worth?

Across 125 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yin Zixiang work is $2,953. The median Yin Zixiang painting sells for $4,156 across 19 lots. The median Yin Zixiang work on paper sells for $4,573 across 13 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Yin Zixiang painting?

Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Yin Zixiang painting is $4,156. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Yin Zixiang's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Yin Zixiang painting is $12,905.

### What is the average price of a Yin Zixiang work on paper?

Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Yin Zixiang work on paper is $4,573. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Yin Zixiang's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Yin Zixiang work on paper is $37,418. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is Yin Zixiang's auction record?

Yin Zixiang's auction record is $117,923, set in 2014.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.