Youhan Yu (1943–2023)
What is Youhan Yu’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 60 auction results for Youhan Yu at 12 houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $332,042 including buyer’s premium (middle half $62,561–$641,817, n=8). The auction record is $1,200,000 for Circle 1986-24 (2025, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Circle 1986-24, 1986 | Acrylic paint | $1,200,000 | Christie's | Apr 2025 |
| 2 | 1991.1 | — | $1,187,306 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Apr 2015 |
| 3 | Chairman Mao in Discussion with the Peasants of Shaoshan | Null | $1,141,640 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Apr 2015 |
| 4 | Circle 1986-8, 1986 | Acrylic paint | $963,070 | Sotheby's | Oct 2022 |
| 5 | 余友涵 1990-1991年作 1991.1, 1991 | — | $958,156 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Apr 2015 |
| 6 | Mao, 1993 | Acrylic paint | $790,903 | Christie's | Nov 2010 |
| 7 | Circle 87-2 | Acrylic on canvas | $786,307 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Oct 2025 |
| 8 | abstraction 2011 8-9, 2011 | Oil on canvas | $634,103 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2024 |
| 9 | ABSTRACT 1991-2, 1991 | Acrylic paint | $623,647 | Christie's | May 2017 |
| 10 | Abstraction 2001, 2001 | Oil on canvas | $593,653 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2024 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 13 | $418,486 |
| Paintings | 40 | $245,589 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 23 | $434,487 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 19 | $210,007 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 60 results from 12 houses · How we compute these figures
Youhan Yu is a Chinese artist with 61 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $276,154. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Youhan Yu sold in 2026 for $458,285, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Youhan Yu on OpeningBid →What is a Youhan Yu work worth?
Across 57 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Youhan Yu work is $276,154.
The median Youhan Yu painting sells for $245,589 across 44 lots.
The median Youhan Yu print sells for $455 across 2 lots.
The median Youhan Yu work on paper sells for $1,200,000 across 2 lots.
Large (over 120 cm) Youhan Yu paintings typically sell for $167,831–$591,198 (the middle half of 23 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $455 | $455 | — | 2025-08-12 |
| Paintings | 47 | $245,589‡ | $1.1M | 93.6% | 2026-07-17 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $1.2M | $1.2M | — | 2025-04-03 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 46 | $373,448‡ | $1.2M | — | 2026-07-17 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Youhan Yu's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $455. Paintings (47 lots) median $245,589, record $1,141,640. A typical Youhan Yu painting sells for around 540× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 46 lots) the median is $373,448.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 15 | $85,283–$406,697 | $210,007 | $790,903 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 23 | $167,831–$591,198‡ | $278,247‡ | $1.1M |
‡ 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 | 2025 | $1.2M |
| Paintings | 2015 | $1.1M |
| Paintings | 2022 | $963,070 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $455 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $455 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Youhan Yu worth?
Across 57 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Youhan Yu work is $276,154. The median Youhan Yu painting sells for $245,589 across 44 lots. The median Youhan Yu print sells for $455 across 2 lots. The median Youhan Yu work on paper sells for $1,200,000 across 2 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Youhan Yu paintings typically sell for $167,831–$591,198 (the middle half of 23 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Youhan Yu painting?
Based on 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Youhan Yu painting is $245,589. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Youhan Yu's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Youhan Yu painting is $1,141,640.
What is the average price of a large Youhan Yu painting?
Based on 23 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Youhan Yu painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $278,247, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a medium Youhan Yu painting?
Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Youhan Yu painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $210,007, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Youhan Yu's auction record?
Youhan Yu's auction record is $1,200,000, set in 2025.
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