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

# Lei Yu (1921–1989)

Lei Yu is an artist with 5 auction lots recorded since 2012, median price $1,087. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Lei Yu sold in 2026 for $1,280, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Lei Yu work worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lei Yu work is $1,087.

The median Lei Yu painting sells for $563 across 1 lots.

The median Lei Yu work on paper sells for $4,480 across 1 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 | 1 | $563 | $563 | — | 2026-09-17 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $4,480 | $4,480 | — | 2026-09-15 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $4,480 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $563 |

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 Lei Yu worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lei Yu work is $1,087. The median Lei Yu painting sells for $563 across 1 lots. The median Lei Yu work on paper sells for $4,480 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Lei Yu's auction record is $4,480, set in 2026.

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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, “Lei Yu auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/lei-yu (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.