Yao Youduo (1937–2001)
What is Yao Youduo’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 38 auction results for Yao Youduo at 8 houses since 1999. Over the last 24 months the median price was $650 including buyer’s premium (middle half $437–$937, n=8). The auction record is $100,033 for Life Of Dai Nationality (2020, Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Life Of Dai Nationality, 1981 | Ink and color on paper | $100,033 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Oct 2020 |
| 2 | 罗汉说法图, 1998年作 | 设色纸本 | $9,286 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Nov 2010 |
| 3 | Bo Le Xiang Ma | 设色纸本 | $5,516 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Apr 2014 |
| 4 | Return Journey, 1997 | Ink and color on paper | $3,057 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jul 2026 |
| 5 | Drinking, 1990年作 | 设色纸本 | $1,202 | Beijing Rongbao Auction (北京荣宝拍卖) | Sep 2026 |
| 6 | Pick up grass, 1992 | Ink and color on paper | $848 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jul 2026 |
| 7 | Mu Gui, 1990 | Color on paper, hanging scroll | $800 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Aug 2025 |
| 8 | 傣家乐, 1990 | 设色纸本 立轴 | $499 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Feb 2026 |
| 9 | Daiyu Zanghua, 1997 | Color on paper, hanging scroll | $474 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Apr 2025 |
| 10 | 傣家小景, 1998 | 设色纸本 (color on paper) | $325 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Nov 2025 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $3,057 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 38 results from 8 houses · How we compute these figures
Yao Youduo is a Chinese artist with 57 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $1,231. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Yao Youduo sold in 2026 for $3,057, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yao Youduo work is $1,231.
The median Yao Youduo painting sells for $2,315 across 11 lots.
The median Yao Youduo work on paper sells for $474 across 6 lots.
The median Yao Youduo print sells for $704 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $704† | $704† | — | 2018-07-12 |
| Paintings | 11 | $2,315‡ | $100,033 | — | 2026-07-20 |
| Works on Paper | 7 | $474‡ | $11,974‡ | 85.7% | 2025-11-27 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Yao Youduo's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $704. Paintings (11 lots) median $2,315, record $100,033. A typical Yao Youduo painting sells for around 3.3× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $852–$1,496‡ | $1,062‡ | $11,397‡ |
‡ 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 | 2020 | $100,033 |
| Paintings | 2011 | $91,189‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $11,974‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $800 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $704† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 Yao Youduo worth?
Across 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yao Youduo work is $1,231. The median Yao Youduo painting sells for $2,315 across 11 lots. The median Yao Youduo work on paper sells for $474 across 6 lots. The median Yao Youduo print sells for $704 across 1 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 Yao Youduo painting?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Yao Youduo painting is $2,315. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Yao Youduo's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Yao Youduo painting is $100,033.
What is Yao Youduo's auction record?
Yao Youduo's auction record is $100,033, set in 2020.
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