Ren Yu (1853–1901)
Ren Yu is a Chinese artist with 249 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $2,730. 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 Ren Yu sold in 2025 for $4,173, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Ren Yu on OpeningBid →What is a Ren Yu work worth?
Across 195 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ren Yu work is $2,730.
The median Ren Yu painting sells for $2,527 across 18 lots.
The median Ren Yu work on paper sells for $1,304 across 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 20 | $2,527‡ | $7,385 | 90% | 2023-07-04 |
| Works on Paper | 10 | $1,304‡ | $65,551 | — | 2025-11-27 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $14,475‡ | $65,551 | — | 2019-08-24 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $1,187–$2,976‡ | $2,078‡ | $7,385 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $65,551 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $10,438 |
| Paintings | 2012 | $7,385 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $5,244 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Ren Yu worth?
Across 195 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ren Yu work is $2,730. The median Ren Yu painting sells for $2,527 across 18 lots. The median Ren Yu work on paper sells for $1,304 across 10 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 Ren Yu painting?
Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ren Yu painting is $2,527. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Ren Yu's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ren Yu painting is $7,385.
What is Ren Yu's auction record?
Ren Yu's auction record is $65,551, set in 2005.
See the full Ren Yu record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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