> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/yu-chung-lin · updated 2026-11-02

# 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.

## What is a YU Chung-Lin work 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).

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “YU Chung-Lin auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/yu-chung-lin (updated 2026-11-02).

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.