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

# Yan Zhang

Yan Zhang is a Chinese artist with 51 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $5,805. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Yan Zhang is recorded as sold in 2023 for $29,006; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Yan Zhang work worth?

Across 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yan Zhang work is $5,805.

The median Yan Zhang painting sells for $16,685 across 7 lots.

The median Yan Zhang work on paper sells for $7,145 across 7 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 | $16,685‡ | $3M‡ | 77.8% | 2018-12-06 |
| Works on Paper | 7 | $7,145‡ | $29,006‡ | — | 2024-10-04 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | — | — | — | 2011-06-12 |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | — | 2013-12-22 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2018 | $3M‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $29,006‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $19,085‡ |
| Paintings | 2014 | $16,685‡ |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 Yan Zhang worth?

Across 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yan Zhang work is $5,805. The median Yan Zhang painting sells for $16,685 across 7 lots. The median Yan Zhang work on paper sells for $7,145 across 7 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Yan Zhang's auction record?

Yan Zhang's auction record is $3,009,675, set in 2018. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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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, “Yan Zhang auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/zhang-yan (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.