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# Huang Yongyu (1924–2023)

## What is Huang Yongyu’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 788 auction results for Huang Yongyu at 22 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $4,626 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,714–$9,483, n=242). The auction record is $1,056,897 for Chun Yi Nao Tu (2013, Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chun Yi Nao Tu, 1987年作 | 设色纸本 | $1,056,897 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2013 |
| 2 | Wistaria, 1989 | Ink and color on paper; mounted | $984,516 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Aug 2025 |
| 3 | Wistaria, 1989 | Ink and color on paper; mounted | $984,516 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Aug 2025 |
| 4 | 洞庭香满 镜心, 2006 | — | $800,187 | Beijing Ginza Auction (北京银座拍卖) | Jun 2025 |
| 5 | Jiu Zhong Ba Xian | 设色纸本 | $717,833 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2015 |
| 6 | Four Seasons Flowers, Four Screens, 1995年作 | 设色纸本 | $498,744 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2012 |
| 7 | 藕花无数满汀洲 | 设色纸本 | $450,121 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2013 |
| 8 | Taiye Hefeng Tu, 2000年作 | 设色纸本 | $377,463 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2013 |
| 9 | Lantern Viewing on New Year’s Day, 2014 | Ink and color on paper | $259,566 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jul 2026 |
| 10 | 白云故乡 | 设色纸本 | $258,009 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Oct 2012 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 130 | $9,639 |
| Works on paper | 74 | $6,758 |
| Paintings | 167 | $6,206 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 101 | $12,736 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 148 | $5,653 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 42 | $3,606 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 788 results from 22 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Huang Yongyu is a Chinese artist with 1,096 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $11,060. 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 Huang Yongyu sold in 2026 for $16,981, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Huang Yongyu work worth?

Across 787 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Huang Yongyu work is $11,060.

The median Huang Yongyu painting sells for $12,322 across 275 lots.

The median Huang Yongyu work on paper sells for $6,863 across 106 lots.

The median Huang Yongyu print sells for $2,916 across 18 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Huang Yongyu paintings typically sell for $4,563–$35,084 (the middle half of 134 sold lots).

Large (over 120 cm) Huang Yongyu paintings typically sell for $9,451–$91,186 (the middle half of 81 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 23 | $2,916‡ | $32,900 | 78.3% | 2025-12-23 |
| Paintings | 284 | $12,322†‡ | $1.1M | 96.8% | 2026-09-14 |
| Works on Paper | 109 | $6,863†‡ | $273,897‡ | 97.2% | 2026-09-12 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $13,712 | $26,144 | — | 2026-06-16 |
| Photography | 1 | $24,639‡ | $24,639‡ | — | 2025-12-23 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 64 | $217,763‡ | $1.1M | — | 2026-07-19 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Huang Yongyu's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (23 lots) median $2,916 with 78.3% sell-through. Paintings (284 lots) median $12,322, record $1,056,897. A typical Huang Yongyu painting sells for around 4.2× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 64 lots) the median is $217,763.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 39 | $2,450–$7,622†‡ | $4,752†‡ | $30,971‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 134 | $4,563–$35,084†‡ | $12,418†‡ | $203,805‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 81 | $9,451–$91,186‡ | $30,828‡ | $1.1M |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $6,154–$26,959‡ | $12,454‡ | $109,428 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 48 | $2,919–$8,904‡ | $5,291‡ | $212,168 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 37 | $4,803–$89,190†‡ | $22,397†‡ | $273,897‡ |

† 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 | 2013 | $1.1M |
| Paintings | 2010 | $1M‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $273,897‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $242,922 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $32,900 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $26,144 |
| Photography | 2025 | $24,639‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $9,856‡ |

‡ 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 Huang Yongyu worth?

Across 787 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Huang Yongyu work is $11,060. The median Huang Yongyu painting sells for $12,322 across 275 lots. The median Huang Yongyu work on paper sells for $6,863 across 106 lots. The median Huang Yongyu print sells for $2,916 across 18 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Huang Yongyu paintings typically sell for $4,563–$35,084 (the middle half of 134 sold lots). Large (over 120 cm) Huang Yongyu paintings typically sell for $9,451–$91,186 (the middle half of 81 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 Huang Yongyu painting?

Based on 275 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Huang Yongyu painting is $12,322. 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 Huang Yongyu's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Huang Yongyu painting is $1,056,897.

### What is the average price of a Huang Yongyu work on paper?

Based on 106 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Huang Yongyu work on paper is $6,863. 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 Huang Yongyu's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Huang Yongyu work on paper is $273,897. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a Huang Yongyu print?

Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Huang Yongyu print is $2,916. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Huang Yongyu's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Huang Yongyu print is $32,900.

### What is the average price of a medium Huang Yongyu painting?

Based on 134 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Huang Yongyu painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $12,418, 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 large Huang Yongyu painting?

Based on 81 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Huang Yongyu painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $30,828, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Huang Yongyu's auction record?

Huang Yongyu's auction record is $1,056,897, set in 2013.

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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, “Huang Yongyu auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/huang-yongyu-3 (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.