> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/he-hanyu · updated 2026-11-03

# He Hanyu (1910–2003)

He Hanyu is a Chinese artist with 158 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $369. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by He Hanyu sold in 2015 for $4,700, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a He Hanyu work worth?

Across 108 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a He Hanyu work is $369.

The median He Hanyu painting sells for $369 across 26 lots.

The median He Hanyu work on paper sells for $368 across 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 26 | $369‡ | $2,769 | — | 2022-09-27 |
| Works on Paper | 7 | $368‡ | $920‡ | 71.4% | 2026-02-09 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $4,700‡ | $10,122‡ | — | 2015-08-31 |

‡ 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) | 18 | $369–$690‡ | $369‡ | $920‡ |

‡ 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 | 2015 | $2,769 |
| Paintings | 2015 | $1,108 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $920‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $369 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 He Hanyu worth?

Across 108 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a He Hanyu work is $369. The median He Hanyu painting sells for $369 across 26 lots. The median He Hanyu work on paper sells for $368 across 5 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a He Hanyu painting?

Based on 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a He Hanyu painting is $369. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is He Hanyu's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a He Hanyu painting is $2,769.

### What is the average price of a medium He Hanyu painting?

Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium He Hanyu painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $369, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is He Hanyu's auction record?

He Hanyu's auction record is $10,122, set in 2015. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “He Hanyu auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/he-hanyu (updated 2026-11-03).

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.