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# Yu Chengyao (1898–1993)

Yu Chengyao is a Chinese artist with 13 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $31,330. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Yu Chengyao sold in 2021 for $48,668, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Yu Chengyao work worth?

Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yu Chengyao work is $31,330.

The median Yu Chengyao work on paper sells for $110,041 across 3 lots.

The median Yu Chengyao painting sells for $4,857 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 | 1 | $4,857 | $4,857 | — | 2021-08-11 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $110,041 | $371,456 | — | 2021-04-19 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $371,456 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $110,041 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $4,857 |

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 Chengyao worth?

Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yu Chengyao work is $31,330. The median Yu Chengyao work on paper sells for $110,041 across 3 lots. The median Yu Chengyao painting sells for $4,857 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Yu Chengyao's auction record is $371,456, set in 2005.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.