> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/yuan-yao · updated 2026-11-01

# Yuan Yao (b. 1971)

Yuan Yao is an artist with 17 auction lots recorded since 2015, median price $144,936.

A work by Yuan Yao sold in 2025 for $257,850, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Yuan Yao work worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yuan Yao work is $144,936.

The median Yuan Yao work on paper sells for $116,528 across 4 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 7 | $116,528 | $257,850 | 57.1% | 2025-04-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $205,983 | $257,850 | — | 2025-04-30 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $257,850 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $144,936 |

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 Yao worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yuan Yao work is $144,936. The median Yuan Yao work on paper sells for $116,528 across 4 lots.

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

Yuan Yao's auction record is $257,850, set in 2025.

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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 Yao auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/yuan-yao (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.