> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william-yu-2 · updated 2026-11-03

# William Yu (b. 1954)

William Yu is an artist with 41 auction lots recorded since 2017, median price $824. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by William Yu is recorded as sold in 2026 for $1,302; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a William Yu work worth?

Across 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Yu work is $824.

The median William Yu painting sells for $824 across 36 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) William Yu paintings typically sell for $504–$1,208 (the middle half of 28 sold 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 | 41 | $824‡ | $3,375‡ | 87.8% | 2026-04-18 |

‡ 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) | 28 | $504–$1,208‡ | $862‡ | $3,375‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $454–$856‡ | $791‡ | $2,545‡ |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2021 | $3,375‡ |
| Paintings | 2019 | $2,895‡ |

‡ 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 William Yu worth?

Across 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Yu work is $824. The median William Yu painting sells for $824 across 36 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) William Yu paintings typically sell for $504–$1,208 (the middle half of 28 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a William Yu painting?

Based on 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Yu painting is $824. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is William Yu's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a William Yu painting is $3,375. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a medium William Yu painting?

Based on 28 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium William Yu painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $862, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

William Yu's auction record is $3,375, set in 2021. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “William Yu auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william-yu-2 (updated 2026-11-03).

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.