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# Yong Mun Sen (1896–1962)

## What is Yong Mun Sen’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 56 auction results for Yong Mun Sen at 8 houses since 2010. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,307 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,115–$1,360, n=9). The auction record is $32,516 for Fishermen on the Beach (2020, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fishermen on the Beach, 1947 | Oil on canvas | $32,516 | Sotheby's | Oct 2020 |
| 2 | Hut on Beach, 1941 | Oil paint | $24,357 | Sotheby's | Jun 2021 |
| 3 | Penang Harbour, 1948 | Watercolour on paper | $5,923 | Henry Butcher Art Auctioneers | Nov 2025 |
| 4 | Kampong and Fishermen, 1945 | Watercolor on paper | $4,839 | Sotheby's | Jun 2020 |
| 5 | (i) Kampong and Fishermen (ii) Kampong, Palm Trees and Boat, 1945 | Watercolor on paper | $4,222 | Sotheby's | Jun 2021 |
| 6 | Untitled, 1948 | Colour on paper | $2,457 | Bonhams | Dec 2022 |
| 7 | Morning Mist, 1951 | Watercolour on paper | $2,423 | Henry Butcher Art Auctioneers | Nov 2025 |
| 8 | 'untitled' | — | $2,099 | Roseberys London | Nov 2023 |
| 9 | Untitled (watercolour on paper), 1896 | Watercolour on paper | $1,924 | Bonhams | Dec 2022 |
| 10 | Village, 1949 | Watercolour on paper | $1,360 | Henry Butcher Art Auctioneers | Apr 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 15 | $1,307 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $1,214 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 56 results from 8 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Yong Mun Sen is a Malaysian artist with 61 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $1,360.

A work by Yong Mun Sen sold in 2026 for $1,360, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Yong Mun Sen work worth?

Across 56 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yong Mun Sen work is $1,360.

The median Yong Mun Sen work on paper sells for $1,214 across 11 lots.

The median Yong Mun Sen painting sells for $24,357 across 3 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 3 | $24,357 | $32,516 | — | 2024-11-06 |
| Works on Paper | 11 | $1,214 | $4,839 | — | 2026-07-15 |

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $685–$1,882 | $1,214 | $4,839 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2020 | $32,516 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $24,357 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $4,839 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $4,222 |

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 Yong Mun Sen worth?

Across 56 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yong Mun Sen work is $1,360. The median Yong Mun Sen work on paper sells for $1,214 across 11 lots. The median Yong Mun Sen painting sells for $24,357 across 3 lots.

### What is the average price of a Yong Mun Sen work on paper?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Yong Mun Sen work on paper is $1,214.

### What is Yong Mun Sen's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Yong Mun Sen work on paper is $4,839.

### What is the average price of a small Yong Mun Sen work on paper?

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Yong Mun Sen work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,214, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Yong Mun Sen's auction record?

Yong Mun Sen's auction record is $32,516, set in 2020.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Yong Mun Sen auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/yong-mun-sen (updated 2026-11-02).

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.