> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/yu-fei-an · updated 2026-11-03

# Yu Fei'an (1888–1959)

## What is Yu Fei'an’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 277 auction results for Yu Fei'an at 27 houses since 1994. Over the last 24 months the median price was $5,173 including buyer’s premium (middle half $815–$48,201, n=44). The auction record is $803,206 for Peony of Prosperity (2020, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Peony of Prosperity, 1949 | Ink and colour on paper, hanging scroll | $803,206 | Sotheby's | Oct 2020 |
| 2 | Peony of Prosperity, 1949 | Ink and colour on paper, hanging scroll | $776,567 | Sotheby's | Apr 2023 |
| 3 | Parrot and White Birds, 1888 | Ink | $716,313 | Christie's | May 2018 |
| 4 | Flowers of Four Seasons, 1888 | Burlap | $673,308 | Christie's | Nov 2021 |
| 5 | Red Lotus and Bee, 1888 | Ink | $645,008 | Christie's | Dec 2020 |
| 6 | Peony of Prosperity, 1947 | Ink and colour on paper, hanging scroll | $583,792 | Sotheby's | Apr 2024 |
| 7 | Lotus and Dragonfly | Ink and colour on paper, framed | $568,088 | Sotheby's | Apr 2021 |
| 8 | Two Parrots, 1888 | Ink | $562,051 | Christie's | May 2017 |
| 9 | Flowers and Golden Pheasants, 1939 | Ink and colour on paper, framed | $551,467 | Sotheby's | Oct 2023 |
| 10 | White Peony and Pycnonotus Sinensis | Ink and color on paper | $535,043 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Jul 2022 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 27 | $68,018 |
| Works on paper | 108 | $26,134 |
| Other | 33 | $6,210 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 21 | $192,483 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 101 | $30,084 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 26 | $11,959 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 277 results from 27 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Yu Fei'an is a Chinese artist with 364 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $28,599. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Yu Fei'an sold in 2026 for $408,489, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Yu Fei'an work worth?

Across 277 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yu Fei'an work is $28,599.

The median Yu Fei'an work on paper sells for $28,142 across 132 lots.

The median Yu Fei'an painting sells for $65,058 across 38 lots.

The median Yu Fei'an print sells for $3,462 across 3 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Yu Fei'an work on papers typically sell for $8,604–$93,273 (the middle half of 87 sold lots).

Large (over 120 cm) Yu Fei'an work on papers typically sell for $15,244–$309,292 (the middle half of 23 sold lots).

Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 3 | $3,462 | $5,120 | — | 2025-12-07 |
| Paintings | 41 | $65,058‡ | $676,912‡ | 92.7% | 2026-09-09 |
| Works on Paper | 154 | $28,142†‡ | $1.3M‡ | 85.7% | 2026-10-07 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $2,737 | $2,737 | — | 2012-07-07 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 63 | $244,660‡ | $1.3M‡ | — | 2026-10-07 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Yu Fei'an's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $3,462. Paintings (41 lots) median $65,058, record $676,912. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Yu Fei'an painting sells for around 19× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 63 lots) the median is $244,660.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $1,993–$48,183‡ | $5,832‡ | $68,018 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 19 | $19,880–$239,830‡ | $99,142‡ | $676,912‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $2,480–$428,668‡ | $244,660‡ | $551,467 |

‡ 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) | 17 | $6,250–$32,000 | $16,088 | $55,522 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 87 | $8,604–$93,273‡ | $28,142‡ | $1.3M‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 23 | $15,244–$309,292†‡ | $106,339†‡ | $1.3M‡ |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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 | 2021 | $1.3M‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $1.3M‡ |
| Paintings | 2021 | $676,912‡ |
| Paintings | 2021 | $568,088 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $5,120 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $3,462 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2012 | $2,737 |

‡ 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 Fei'an worth?

Across 277 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yu Fei'an work is $28,599. The median Yu Fei'an work on paper sells for $28,142 across 132 lots. The median Yu Fei'an painting sells for $65,058 across 38 lots. The median Yu Fei'an print sells for $3,462 across 3 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Yu Fei'an work on papers typically sell for $8,604–$93,273 (the middle half of 87 sold lots). Large (over 120 cm) Yu Fei'an work on papers typically sell for $15,244–$309,292 (the middle half of 23 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is the average price of a Yu Fei'an work on paper?

Based on 132 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Yu Fei'an work on paper is $28,142. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is Yu Fei'an's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Yu Fei'an work on paper is $1,323,913. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a Yu Fei'an painting?

Based on 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Yu Fei'an painting is $65,058. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Yu Fei'an's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Yu Fei'an painting is $676,912. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a medium Yu Fei'an work on paper?

Based on 87 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Yu Fei'an work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $28,142, 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 Fei'an work on paper?

Based on 23 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Yu Fei'an work on paper (large (over 120 cm)) is $106,339, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is Yu Fei'an's auction record?

Yu Fei'an's auction record is $1,323,913, set in 2021. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Yu Fei'an auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/yu-fei-an (updated 2026-11-03).

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.