> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/he-hongyu · updated 2026-11-02

# He Hongyu (b. 1984)

He Hongyu is a Chinese artist with 22 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $2,169.

A work by He Hongyu sold in 2026 for $5,181, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a He Hongyu work worth?

Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a He Hongyu work is $2,169.

The median He Hongyu work on paper sells for $3,504 across 17 lots.

The median He Hongyu painting sells for $1,226 across 4 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 4 | $1,226 | $1,314 | — | 2025-01-13 |
| Works on Paper | 17 | $3,504 | $8,093 | — | 2026-08-04 |

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $1,923–$2,629 | $1,942 | $8,093 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $5,466–$7,219 | $6,811 | $7,966 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $8,093 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $7,966 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $1,314 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $1,228 |

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 Hongyu worth?

Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a He Hongyu work is $2,169. The median He Hongyu work on paper sells for $3,504 across 17 lots. The median He Hongyu painting sells for $1,226 across 4 lots.

### What is the average price of a He Hongyu work on paper?

Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a He Hongyu work on paper is $3,504.

### What is He Hongyu's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a He Hongyu work on paper is $8,093.

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

He Hongyu's auction record is $8,093, set in 2022.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “He Hongyu auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/he-hongyu (updated 2026-11-02).

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.