Zhaoyang Yin (b. 1970)
What is Zhaoyang Yin’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 84 auction results for Zhaoyang Yin at 11 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $4,798 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,547–$12,794, n=5). The auction record is $7,138,009 for The Square (2008, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Square, 2007 | Oil on canvas | $7,138,009 | Christie's | May 2008 |
| 2 | Mythology, 1999 | Oil on canvas | $1,439,474 | Christie's | May 2008 |
| 3 | Utopia Series, 2005 | Oil on linen | $1,376,509 | Christie's | Nov 2012 |
| 4 | Portraits of Mao, 2004 | Oil on canvas | $1,202,035 | Christie's | May 2008 |
| 5 | Snow | Oil on canvas | $1,083,315 | Christie's | May 2008 |
| 6 | Rock, 1999 | Oil on canvas | $944,000 | Sotheby's | Jun 2014 |
| 7 | Tiananmen Square, 2007 | Oil on canvas | $412,773 | Christie's | Nov 2015 |
| 8 | Square, 2005 | Oil paint | $319,444 | Christie's | Oct 2007 |
| 9 | Snow, 1998 | Oil on canvas | $262,204 | Christie's | May 2005 |
| 10 | The Skeptic | Oil on canvas | $257,869 | Sotheby's | Oct 2016 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 27 | $90,840 |
| Other | 7 | $79,699 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 17 | $118,263 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 11 | $22,545 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 84 results from 11 houses · How we compute these figures
Zhaoyang Yin is a Chinese artist with 109 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $94,726. 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 Zhaoyang Yin is recorded as sold in 2021 for $144,828; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Zhaoyang Yin on OpeningBid →What is a Zhaoyang Yin work worth?
Across 84 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zhaoyang Yin work is $94,726.
The median Zhaoyang Yin painting sells for $101,211 across 74 lots.
The median Zhaoyang Yin work on paper sells for $23,079 across 2 lots.
Large (over 120 cm) Zhaoyang Yin paintings typically sell for $91,574–$273,276 (the middle half of 46 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Zhaoyang Yin paintings typically sell for $14,599–$55,097 (the middle half of 25 sold 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 | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 77 | $101,211†‡ | $7.1M | 96.1% | 2025-06-07 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $23,079‡ | $23,613‡ | — | 2021-12-02 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 41 | $206,106‡ | $7.1M | — | 2021-12-02 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 25 | $14,599–$55,097†‡ | $26,344†‡ | $1.2M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 46 | $91,574–$273,276‡ | $157,751‡ | $7.1M |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 | 2008 | $7.1M |
| Paintings | 2008 | $1.4M |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $23,613‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $22,545 |
‡ 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 Zhaoyang Yin worth?
Across 84 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zhaoyang Yin work is $94,726. The median Zhaoyang Yin painting sells for $101,211 across 74 lots. The median Zhaoyang Yin work on paper sells for $23,079 across 2 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Zhaoyang Yin paintings typically sell for $91,574–$273,276 (the middle half of 46 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Zhaoyang Yin paintings typically sell for $14,599–$55,097 (the middle half of 25 sold 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 Zhaoyang Yin painting?
Based on 74 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Zhaoyang Yin painting is $101,211. 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 Zhaoyang Yin's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Zhaoyang Yin painting is $7,138,009.
What is the average price of a large Zhaoyang Yin painting?
Based on 46 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Zhaoyang Yin painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $157,751, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a medium Zhaoyang Yin painting?
Based on 25 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Zhaoyang Yin painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $26,344, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Zhaoyang Yin's auction record?
Zhaoyang Yin's auction record is $7,138,009, set in 2008.
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