> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/yang-du · updated 2026-11-01

# Yang Du (1875–1931)

Yang Du is a Chinese artist with 41 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $3,869. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Yang Du sold in 2023 for $19,464, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Yang Du work worth?

Across 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yang Du work is $3,869.

The median Yang Du work on paper sells for $7,766 across 11 lots.

The median Yang Du painting sells for $488 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 | $488 | $488 | — | 2025-12-01 |
| Works on Paper | 12 | $7,766‡ | $19,464 | 91.7% | 2025-10-08 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $6,177–$16,899‡ | $9,936‡ | $19,464 |

‡ 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 | 2023 | $19,464 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $18,665‡ |
| Paintings | 2025 | $488 |

‡ 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 Yang Du worth?

Across 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yang Du work is $3,869. The median Yang Du work on paper sells for $7,766 across 11 lots. The median Yang Du painting sells for $488 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Yang Du work on paper?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Yang Du work on paper is $7,766. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Yang Du's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Yang Du work on paper is $19,464.

### What is Yang Du's auction record?

Yang Du's auction record is $19,464, set in 2023.

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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, “Yang Du auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/yang-du (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.