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

# Chen Yu (b. 1969)

Chen Yu is a Chinese artist with 19 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $3,743. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Chen Yu sold in 2020 for $65,032, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Chen Yu work worth?

Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chen Yu work is $3,743.

The median Chen Yu painting sells for $130,498 across 2 lots.

The median Chen Yu work on paper sells for $3,743 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 | 2 | $130,498 | $195,964 | — | 2020-09-15 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $3,743‡ | $3,743‡ | — | 2014-02-04 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2014 | $195,964 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $65,032 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $3,743‡ |

‡ 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 Chen Yu worth?

Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chen Yu work is $3,743. The median Chen Yu painting sells for $130,498 across 2 lots. The median Chen Yu work on paper sells for $3,743 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Chen Yu's auction record is $195,964, set in 2014.

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