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# Lin Shou-yu (1933–2011)

Lin Shou-yu is a Chinese artist with 42 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $63,097.

A work by Lin Shou-yu sold in 2023 for $72,803, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Lin Shou-yu work worth?

Across 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lin Shou-yu work is $63,097.

The median Lin Shou-yu work on paper sells for $41,128 across 7 lots.

The median Lin Shou-yu painting sells for $108,028 across 6 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 7 | $108,028 | $162,579 | 85.7% | 2023-04-06 |
| Works on Paper | 7 | $41,128 | $72,298 | — | 2026-07-17 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 13 | $238,729 | $854,435 | — | 2021-11-29 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2020 | $162,579 |
| Paintings | 2015 | $157,672 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $72,298 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $72,298 |

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 Lin Shou-yu worth?

Across 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lin Shou-yu work is $63,097. The median Lin Shou-yu work on paper sells for $41,128 across 7 lots. The median Lin Shou-yu painting sells for $108,028 across 6 lots.

### What is Lin Shou-yu's auction record?

Lin Shou-yu's auction record is $854,435, set in 2018.

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

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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.