Chiu Ya-Tsai (1949–2013)
Chiu Ya-Tsai is a Taiwanese artist with 149 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $42,735. 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 Chiu Ya-Tsai is recorded as sold in 2024 for $62,674; 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 Chiu Ya-Tsai on OpeningBid →What is a Chiu Ya-Tsai work worth?
Across 123 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chiu Ya-Tsai work is $42,735.
The median Chiu Ya-Tsai painting sells for $43,327 across 117 lots.
Large (over 120 cm) Chiu Ya-Tsai paintings typically sell for $32,049–$96,587 (the middle half of 59 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Chiu Ya-Tsai paintings typically sell for $16,472–$42,735 (the middle half of 45 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 143 | $43,327†‡ | $197,498‡ | 81.8% | 2026-05-24 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 18 | $124,729‡ | $197,498‡ | — | 2018-06-03 |
† 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) | 45 | $16,472–$42,735‡ | $26,850‡ | $88,383‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 59 | $32,049–$96,587†‡ | $62,704†‡ | $197,498‡ |
† 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 | 2017 | $197,498‡ |
| Paintings | 2018 | $165,626‡ |
‡ 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 Chiu Ya-Tsai worth?
Across 123 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chiu Ya-Tsai work is $42,735. The median Chiu Ya-Tsai painting sells for $43,327 across 117 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Chiu Ya-Tsai paintings typically sell for $32,049–$96,587 (the middle half of 59 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Chiu Ya-Tsai paintings typically sell for $16,472–$42,735 (the middle half of 45 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 Chiu Ya-Tsai painting?
Based on 117 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Chiu Ya-Tsai painting is $43,327. 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 Chiu Ya-Tsai's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Chiu Ya-Tsai painting is $197,498. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a large Chiu Ya-Tsai painting?
Based on 59 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Chiu Ya-Tsai painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $62,704, 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 the average price of a medium Chiu Ya-Tsai painting?
Based on 45 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Chiu Ya-Tsai painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $26,850, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Chiu Ya-Tsai's auction record?
Chiu Ya-Tsai's auction record is $197,498, set in 2017. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
See the full Chiu Ya-Tsai record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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