Zhuang Yan (1899–1980)
Zhuang Yan is a Chinese artist with 17 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $914. 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 Zhuang Yan sold in 2026 for $32,414, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Zhuang Yan on OpeningBid →What is a Zhuang Yan work worth?
Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zhuang Yan work is $914.
The median Zhuang Yan work on paper sells for $916 across 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 12 | $916‡ | $32,414 | 91.7% | 2026-04-28 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $684–$2,749‡ | $897‡ | $3,867 |
‡ 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 | 2026 | $32,414 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $10,427 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Zhuang Yan worth?
Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zhuang Yan work is $914. The median Zhuang Yan work on paper sells for $916 across 11 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 Zhuang Yan work on paper?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Zhuang Yan work on paper is $916. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Zhuang Yan's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Zhuang Yan work on paper is $32,414.
What is Zhuang Yan's auction record?
Zhuang Yan's auction record is $32,414, set in 2026.
See the full Zhuang Yan record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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