> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/xu-yu · updated 2026-11-02

# Xu Yu (1650–1719)

Xu Yu is a Chinese artist with 20 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $2,464. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Xu Yu is recorded as sold in 2025 for $2,464; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Xu Yu work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

- [Xu Yu on OpeningBid](https://www.openingbid.art/artist/xu-yu?ref=kg:xu-yu) — follow free in the OpeningBid app for sale alerts.

## What is a Xu Yu work worth?

Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Xu Yu work is $2,464.

The median Xu Yu work on paper sells for $2,100 across 6 lots.

The median Xu Yu print sells for $1,309 across 2 lots.

The median Xu Yu sculpture sells for $72,951 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $1,309‡ | $2,464‡ | — | 2025-12-23 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $2,100‡ | $11,519 | — | 2023-12-02 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $72,951 | $72,951 | — | 2011-12-30 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2011 | $72,951 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $11,519 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $4,723‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $2,464‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $155‡ |

‡ 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 Xu Yu worth?

Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Xu Yu work is $2,464. The median Xu Yu work on paper sells for $2,100 across 6 lots. The median Xu Yu print sells for $1,309 across 2 lots. The median Xu Yu sculpture sells for $72,951 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Xu Yu's auction record is $72,951, set in 2011.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Xu Yu auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/xu-yu (updated 2026-11-02).

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.