Chen Yu (b. 1963)
Chen Yu is a Chinese artist with 22 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $16,111. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Chen Yu sold in 2020 for $40,040, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Chen Yu on OpeningBid →What is a Chen Yu work worth?
Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chen Yu work is $16,111.
The median Chen Yu painting sells for $9,200 across 12 lots.
The median Chen Yu print sells for $450 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $450 | $450 | — | 2022-09-16 |
| Paintings | 16 | $9,200‡ | $40,040 | 75% | 2024-07-16 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Chen Yu's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $450. Paintings (16 lots) median $9,200, record $40,040. A typical Chen Yu painting sells for around 20× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $7,239–$19,807‡ | $9,200‡ | $40,040 |
‡ 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 | 2020 | $40,040 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $30,893‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $450 |
‡ 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 Chen Yu worth?
Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chen Yu work is $16,111. The median Chen Yu painting sells for $9,200 across 12 lots. The median Chen Yu print sells for $450 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Chen Yu painting?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Chen Yu painting is $9,200. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Chen Yu's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Chen Yu painting is $40,040.
What is Chen Yu's auction record?
Chen Yu's auction record is $74,899, set in 2008.
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