Yuan Shikai (1859–1916)
Yuan Shikai is a Chinese artist with 49 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $1,100. 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 Yuan Shikai sold in 2026 for $3,327, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Yuan Shikai on OpeningBid →What is a Yuan Shikai work worth?
Across 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yuan Shikai work is $1,100.
The median Yuan Shikai work on paper sells for $6,327 across 10 lots.
The median Yuan Shikai print sells for $414 across 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 3 | $414‡ | $483‡ | 66.7% | 2025-03-14 |
| Works on Paper | 11 | $6,327‡ | $116,758 | 90.9% | 2026-09-11 |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $9,328–$14,718‡ | $11,110‡ | $116,758 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $116,758 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $27,265‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $483‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $345‡ |
‡ 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 Shikai worth?
Across 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yuan Shikai work is $1,100. The median Yuan Shikai work on paper sells for $6,327 across 10 lots. The median Yuan Shikai print sells for $414 across 2 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 Yuan Shikai work on paper?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Yuan Shikai work on paper is $6,327. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Yuan Shikai's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Yuan Shikai work on paper is $116,758.
What is Yuan Shikai's auction record?
Yuan Shikai's auction record is $116,758, set in 2024.
See the full Yuan Shikai record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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