Han Yu (b. 1931)
What is Han Yu’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 77 auction results for Han Yu at 12 houses since 1996. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,108 including buyer’s premium (middle half $788–$2,450, n=5). The auction record is $296,833 for 朱文公校昌黎先生文集四十卷遗文一卷 (2023, Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 朱文公校昌黎先生文集四十卷遗文一卷, Yuan dynasty | Book | $296,833 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jul 2023 |
| 2 | 昌黎先生集四十卷外集十卷遗文一卷集传一卷 | Book | $40,733 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2019 |
| 3 | 昌黎先生集四十卷遗文一卷传一卷 | White cotton paper | $14,813 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jul 2022 |
| 4 | 昌黎先生诗集注十一卷年谱一卷, Daoguang 16 | Book | $8,739 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2024 |
| 5 | Han Wen Gong Wen Chao | Book | $6,744 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2011 |
| 6 | 戏剧人物 镜心 | — | $6,111 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | May 2016 |
| 7 | Han Zi Wen Chao, 1756 | Block-printed on bamboo paper | $4,759 | Xiling Yinshe Auction (西泠印社拍卖) | Jul 2024 |
| 8 | OPERA FIGURES | Ink and color on paper | $4,290 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Oct 2023 |
| 9 | Three Monks, 1999 | Ink and color on paper | $3,266 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2025 |
| 10 | 昌黎先生诗集注十一卷年谱 | Book | $2,933 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2019 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 7 | $3,266 |
| Paintings | 5 | $2,450 |
| Other | 11 | $1,108 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $2,450 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 77 results from 12 houses · How we compute these figures
Han Yu is a Chinese artist with 108 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $4,328. 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 Han Yu is recorded as sold in 2025 for $6,099; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
See the full Han Yu record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Han Yu on OpeningBid →What is a Han Yu work worth?
Across 77 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Han Yu work is $4,328.
The median Han Yu painting sells for $6,235 across 11 lots.
The median Han Yu print sells for $32,928 across 3 lots.
The median Han Yu work on paper sells for $2,332 across 2 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 | 3 | $32,928‡ | $296,833 | — | 2024-06-13 |
| Paintings | 11 | $6,235†‡ | $14,831‡ | — | 2025-12-17 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $2,332 | $3,266 | — | 2025-12-17 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $147,233†‡ | $296,833 | — | 2023-07-05 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Han Yu's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $32,928. Paintings (11 lots) median $6,235, record $14,831. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $147,233.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $2,450–$9,264†‡ | $4,290†‡ | $14,831‡ |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $296,833 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $32,928‡ |
| Paintings | 2014 | $14,831‡ |
| Paintings | 2011 | $12,506‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $3,266 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $1,398 |
‡ 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 Han Yu worth?
Across 77 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Han Yu work is $4,328. The median Han Yu painting sells for $6,235 across 11 lots. The median Han Yu print sells for $32,928 across 3 lots. The median Han Yu work on paper sells for $2,332 across 2 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 Han Yu painting?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Han Yu painting is $6,235. 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 Han Yu's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Han Yu painting is $14,831. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is Han Yu's auction record?
Han Yu's auction record is $296,833, set in 2023.
See the full Han Yu record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Han Yu on OpeningBid →