Yu Chengyao (1898–1993)
Yu Chengyao is a Taiwanese artist with 105 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $17,192. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Yu Chengyao is recorded as sold in 2022 for $28,245; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 76 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yu Chengyao work is $17,192.
The median Yu Chengyao work on paper sells for $12,782 across 69 lots.
The median Yu Chengyao painting sells for $40,024 across 6 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Yu Chengyao work on papers typically sell for $6,136–$27,088 (the middle half of 41 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 10 | $40,024‡ | $1.2M | 60% | 2022-06-04 |
| Works on Paper | 94 | $12,782‡ | $745,600 | 73.4% | 2025-11-29 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 8 | $198,988‡ | $1.2M | — | 2020-07-08 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $34,607–$43,279‡ | $36,770‡ | $51,235‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 41 | $6,136–$27,088‡ | $12,782‡ | $160,696‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 19 | $3,785–$45,103‡ | $10,445‡ | $745,600 |
‡ 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 | 2018 | $1.2M |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $745,600 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $433,896 |
| Paintings | 2015 | $51,235‡ |
‡ 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 Yu Chengyao worth?
Across 76 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yu Chengyao work is $17,192. The median Yu Chengyao work on paper sells for $12,782 across 69 lots. The median Yu Chengyao painting sells for $40,024 across 6 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Yu Chengyao work on papers typically sell for $6,136–$27,088 (the middle half of 41 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Yu Chengyao work on paper?
Based on 69 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Yu Chengyao work on paper is $12,782. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Yu Chengyao's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Yu Chengyao work on paper is $745,600.
What is the average price of a medium Yu Chengyao work on paper?
Based on 41 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Yu Chengyao work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $12,782, 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 large Yu Chengyao work on paper?
Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Yu Chengyao work on paper (large (over 120 cm)) is $10,445, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Yu Chengyao's auction record?
Yu Chengyao's auction record is $1,239,749, set in 2018.
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