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# Lin Yutang (1895–1976)

## What is Lin Yutang’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 49 auction results for Lin Yutang at 9 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $980 including buyer’s premium (middle half $475–$1,633, n=5). The auction record is $62,026 for 林语堂旧藏有关《宇宙风》及抗战文献、合同、证书文献等一批 (2024, China Zhonghongxin International Auction). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 林语堂旧藏有关《宇宙风》及抗战文献、合同、证书文献等一批 | A collection of documents including contracts, certificates, award certificates, bookplates, newspaper clippings, and portrait photographs | $62,026 | China Zhonghongxin International Auction | Nov 2024 |
| 2 | 行书东坡逸事 | Calligraphy | $47,507 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Apr 2013 |
| 3 | 行书论文句 | 水墨纸本 | $11,859 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Apr 2012 |
| 4 | 林语堂评苏雪林著《中国文学史》 镜心 | 水墨纸本 | $7,604 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2017 |
| 5 | Thousand Character Classic in Cursive Script | 水墨纸本 | $6,081 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jan 2014 |
| 6 | 东亚之雄 | 纸本 | $3,775 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2013 |
| 7 | Li Mi'an 'Ban Ban Ge' (Song of Half and Half) | Calligraphy (running script) | $3,228 | China Zhonghongxin International Auction | Jan 2022 |
| 8 | 行书程颐语 | 水墨纸本 | $1,738 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2017 |
| 9 | 汉字末笔索引法 | Book | $1,690 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2017 |
| 10 | 墨竹（赠于其次女林太乙） | Ink on paper | $1,633 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 12 | $2,483 |


Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 49 results from 9 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Lin Yutang is a Chinese artist with 60 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $3,367. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Lin Yutang sold in 2024 for $62,026, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Lin Yutang work worth?

Across 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lin Yutang work is $3,367.

The median Lin Yutang work on paper sells for $4,041 across 17 lots.

The median Lin Yutang painting sells for $1,633 across 1 lots.

The median Lin Yutang photograph sells for $62,026 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 | $1,633 | $1,633 | — | 2025-12-16 |
| Works on Paper | 18 | $4,041‡ | $44,329‡ | 94.4% | 2018-11-19 |
| Photography | 1 | $62,026 | $62,026 | — | 2024-11-29 |

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

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $993–$5,254‡ | $3,635‡ | $44,329‡ |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2024 | $62,026 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $44,329‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $26,227‡ |
| Paintings | 2025 | $1,633 |

‡ 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 Lin Yutang worth?

Across 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lin Yutang work is $3,367. The median Lin Yutang work on paper sells for $4,041 across 17 lots. The median Lin Yutang painting sells for $1,633 across 1 lots. The median Lin Yutang photograph sells for $62,026 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Lin Yutang work on paper?

Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lin Yutang work on paper is $4,041. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Lin Yutang's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Lin Yutang work on paper is $44,329. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is Lin Yutang's auction record?

Lin Yutang's auction record is $62,026, set in 2024.

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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, “Lin Yutang auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/lin-yutang-2 (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.