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

# Yu Chang (1901–1966)

## What is Yu Chang’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 60 auction results for Yu Chang at 8 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $106,200 including buyer’s premium (middle half $98,031–$114,369, n=9). The auction record is $11,043,631 for Branches (2022, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Branches | Oil paint | $11,043,631 | Sotheby's | Oct 2022 |
| 2 | Femme en rouge (Woman in Red), 1930 | Oil paint | $6,516,377 | Christie's | Nov 2013 |
| 3 | Blue Chrysanthemums in a Glass Vase, 1901 | Oil paint | $6,144,506 | Christie's | May 2012 |
| 4 | Potted Chrysanthemums, 1950 | Oil paint | $5,939,211 | Christie's | May 2014 |
| 5 | Pink Plum Blossoms & Green Branches, three-folded screen, 1963 | Pink Plum Blossoms & Green Branches | $4,690,659 | Christie's | May 2011 |
| 6 | Potted Flowers in a Blue and White Jardiniere, 1950 | Oil paint | $4,492,797 | Christie's | Nov 2009 |
| 7 | Pot de chrysanthèmes roses, 1901 | Painting | $4,275,948 | Christie's | Nov 2012 |
| 8 | Vase of Lilies with Red Ground, 1901 | Oil paint | $3,247,799 | Christie's | May 2010 |
| 9 | Horses in a Green Landscape, 1931 | Oil paint | $2,397,363 | Christie's | Nov 2009 |
| 10 | Zèbre (Zebra), 1930 | Oil paint | $1,707,776 | Christie's | Nov 2013 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 18 | $1,379,421 |
| Works on paper | 26 | $73,925 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 18 | $1,197,198 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 30 | $88,947 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 60 results from 8 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Yu Chang is a Chinese artist with 65 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $114,369. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Yu Chang sold in 2026 for $155,215, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Yu Chang work worth?

Across 60 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yu Chang work is $114,369.

The median Yu Chang work on paper sells for $63,246 across 36 lots.

The median Yu Chang painting sells for $2,397,363 across 17 lots.

The median Yu Chang print sells for $17,735 across 3 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Yu Chang work on papers typically sell for $34,097–$117,273 (the middle half of 27 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 | 3 | $17,735 | $38,993 | — | 2022-11-23 |
| Paintings | 17 | $2.4M | $42.1M | — | 2022-10-07 |
| Works on Paper | 37 | $63,246‡ | $280,104 | 97.3% | 2026-03-30 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 3 | $51,605 | $51,605 | 33.3% | 2009-05-25 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 31 | $372,142 | $42.1M | — | 2026-03-30 |

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

Yu Chang's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $17,735. Paintings (17 lots) median $2,397,363, record $42,100,000. A typical Yu Chang painting sells for around 135× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 31 lots) the median is $372,142.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $1.4M–$5.2M | $3.2M | $11M |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 27 | $34,097–$117,273‡ | $67,987‡ | $280,104 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $31,447–$127,684‡ | $49,992‡ | $184,699 |

‡ 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 | 2009 | $42.1M |
| Paintings | 2022 | $11M |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $280,104 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $275,184 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2009 | $51,605 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $38,993 |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $17,735 |

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 Yu Chang worth?

Across 60 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yu Chang work is $114,369. The median Yu Chang work on paper sells for $63,246 across 36 lots. The median Yu Chang painting sells for $2,397,363 across 17 lots. The median Yu Chang print sells for $17,735 across 3 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Yu Chang work on papers typically sell for $34,097–$117,273 (the middle half of 27 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Yu Chang work on paper?

Based on 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Yu Chang work on paper is $63,246. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Yu Chang's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Yu Chang work on paper is $280,104.

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

Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Yu Chang painting is $2,397,363.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Yu Chang painting is $42,100,000.

### What is the average price of a small Yu Chang work on paper?

Based on 27 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Yu Chang work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $67,987, 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 Yu Chang painting?

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Yu Chang painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,247,799, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

Yu Chang's auction record is $42,100,000, set in 2009.

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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, “Yu Chang auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/yu-chang (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.