Yuan Jai (b. 1941)
Yuan Jai is a Chinese artist with 14 auction lots recorded since 2013, median price $76,613. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Yuan Jai sold in 2026 for $298,179, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Yuan Jai on OpeningBid →What is a Yuan Jai work worth?
Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yuan Jai work is $76,613.
The median Yuan Jai painting sells for $76,613 across 9 lots.
The median Yuan Jai work on paper sells for $49,531 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 | 9 | $76,613‡ | $336,309 | — | 2025-04-30 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $49,531‡ | $275,796 | — | 2023-10-07 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $275,796 | $336,309 | — | 2026-10-05 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $81,210–$130,260‡ | $101,649‡ | $336,309 |
‡ 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 | 2023 | $336,309 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $275,796 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $137,581 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $49,531‡ |
‡ 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 Yuan Jai worth?
Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yuan Jai work is $76,613. The median Yuan Jai painting sells for $76,613 across 9 lots. The median Yuan Jai work on paper sells for $49,531 across 3 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Yuan Jai's auction record?
Yuan Jai's auction record is $336,309, set in 2023.
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