Tong Yu (1721–1782)
Tong Yu is a Chinese artist with 24 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $1,905. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Tong Yu sold in 2024 for $1,905, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Tong Yu on OpeningBid →What is a Tong Yu work worth?
Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tong Yu work is $1,905.
The median Tong Yu work on paper sells for $1,773 across 9 lots.
The median Tong Yu photograph sells for $3,389 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 9 | $1,773‡ | $2,461‡ | — | 2024-05-25 |
| Photography | 1 | $3,389 | $3,389 | — | 2021-04-23 |
‡ 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) | 7 | $936–$2,378‡ | $1,905‡ | $2,461‡ |
‡ 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 | 2021 | $3,389 |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $2,461‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $2,420‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Tong Yu worth?
Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tong Yu work is $1,905. The median Tong Yu work on paper sells for $1,773 across 9 lots. The median Tong Yu photograph sells for $3,389 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Tong Yu's auction record?
Tong Yu's auction record is $4,128, set in 2013. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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