YU Chung-Lin (1925–1985)
YU Chung-Lin is a Taiwanese artist with 85 auction lots recorded since 2015, median price $6,638. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by YU Chung-Lin is recorded as sold in 2026 for $16,031; 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 75 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a YU Chung-Lin work is $6,638.
The median YU Chung-Lin painting sells for $6,443 across 60 lots.
The median YU Chung-Lin work on paper sells for $7,446 across 15 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) YU Chung-Lin paintings typically sell for $3,394–$8,968 (the middle half of 30 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 | 67 | $6,443‡ | $78,100‡ | 89.6% | 2026-05-24 |
| Works on Paper | 18 | $7,446‡ | $92,876‡ | 83.3% | 2026-05-24 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $66,591‡ | $92,876‡ | — | 2022-12-03 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $2,949–$5,857‡ | $4,274‡ | $9,372‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 30 | $3,394–$8,968‡ | $6,443‡ | $29,915‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 10 | $12,467–$40,300‡ | $16,216‡ | $78,100‡ |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $4,703–$7,446‡ | $5,467‡ | $15,774‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $3,436–$10,786‡ | $9,000‡ | $92,876‡ |
‡ 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 | 2015 | $92,876‡ |
| Paintings | 2022 | $78,100‡ |
| Paintings | 2019 | $55,082‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $15,774‡ |
‡ 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 Chung-Lin worth?
Across 75 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a YU Chung-Lin work is $6,638. The median YU Chung-Lin painting sells for $6,443 across 60 lots. The median YU Chung-Lin work on paper sells for $7,446 across 15 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) YU Chung-Lin paintings typically sell for $3,394–$8,968 (the middle half of 30 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a YU Chung-Lin painting?
Based on 60 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a YU Chung-Lin painting is $6,443. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is YU Chung-Lin's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a YU Chung-Lin painting is $78,100. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a YU Chung-Lin work on paper?
Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a YU Chung-Lin work on paper is $7,446. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is YU Chung-Lin's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a YU Chung-Lin work on paper is $92,876. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium YU Chung-Lin painting?
Based on 30 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium YU Chung-Lin painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $6,443, 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 small YU Chung-Lin painting?
Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a small YU Chung-Lin painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $4,274, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is YU Chung-Lin's auction record?
YU Chung-Lin's auction record is $92,876, set in 2015. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
See the full YU Chung-Lin record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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