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# Yuan Shangtong (1570–1661)

Yuan Shangtong is a Chinese artist with 13 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $16,365.

A work by Yuan Shangtong sold in 2025 for $16,365, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Yuan Shangtong work worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yuan Shangtong work is $16,365.

The median Yuan Shangtong work on paper sells for $9,969 across 2 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1 | — | — | — | 2002-06-26 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $9,969 | $16,365 | — | 2025-04-10 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $16,365 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $3,573 |

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 Yuan Shangtong worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yuan Shangtong work is $16,365. The median Yuan Shangtong work on paper sells for $9,969 across 2 lots.

### What is Yuan Shangtong's auction record?

Yuan Shangtong's auction record is $37,486, set in 2014.

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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, “Yuan Shangtong auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/yuan-shangtong (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.