Yuan Yuan (b. 1973)
Yuan Yuan is a Chinese artist with 40 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $73,155. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Yuan Yuan sold in 2022 for $73,155, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Yuan Yuan on OpeningBid →What is a Yuan Yuan work worth?
Across 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yuan Yuan work is $73,155.
The median Yuan Yuan painting sells for $70,973 across 35 lots.
Large (over 120 cm) Yuan Yuan paintings typically sell for $41,878–$138,559 (the middle half of 30 sold 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 | 37 | $70,973‡ | $810,000 | 94.6% | 2025-03-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 14 | $147,746‡ | $810,000 | — | 2020-12-03 |
‡ 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) | 30 | $41,878–$138,559‡ | $73,822‡ | $810,000 |
‡ 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 | 2014 | $810,000 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $660,000 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Yuan Yuan worth?
Across 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yuan Yuan work is $73,155. The median Yuan Yuan painting sells for $70,973 across 35 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Yuan Yuan paintings typically sell for $41,878–$138,559 (the middle half of 30 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Yuan Yuan painting?
Based on 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Yuan Yuan painting is $70,973. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Yuan Yuan's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Yuan Yuan painting is $810,000.
What is the average price of a large Yuan Yuan painting?
Based on 30 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Yuan Yuan painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $73,822, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Yuan Yuan's auction record?
Yuan Yuan's auction record is $810,000, set in 2014.
See the full Yuan Yuan record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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