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

# Ben Yu (1905–1995)

Ben Yu is a Chinese artist with 25 auction lots recorded since 1996, median price $36,544.

A work by Ben Yu sold in 2025 for $109,765, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Ben Yu work worth?

Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ben Yu work is $36,544.

The median Ben Yu painting sells for $41,905 across 7 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 8 | $41,905 | $54,164 | 87.5% | 2019-05-26 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $23,887–$50,984 | $41,905 | $54,164 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2012 | $54,164 |
| Paintings | 2018 | $50,984 |

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 Ben Yu worth?

Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ben Yu work is $36,544. The median Ben Yu painting sells for $41,905 across 7 lots.

### What is Ben Yu's auction record?

Ben Yu's auction record is $109,765, 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, “Ben Yu auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ben-yu (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.