> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/kao-yu · updated 2026-11-01

# Kao Yu (b. 1981)

Kao Yu is a Chinese artist with 5 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $64,506.

A work by Kao Yu sold in 2014 for $946,992, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Kao Yu work worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kao Yu work is $64,506.

The median Kao Yu painting sells for $217,981 across 4 lots.

The median Kao Yu sculpture sells for $38,643 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 4 | $217,981 | $946,992 | — | 2014-05-25 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $38,643 | $38,643 | — | 2010-11-28 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2014 | $946,992 |
| Paintings | 2005 | $371,456 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2010 | $38,643 |

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 Kao Yu worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kao Yu work is $64,506. The median Kao Yu painting sells for $217,981 across 4 lots. The median Kao Yu sculpture sells for $38,643 across 1 lots.

### What is Kao Yu's auction record?

Kao Yu's auction record is $946,992, set in 2014.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Kao Yu auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/kao-yu (updated 2026-11-01).

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.