Yu Ji (1738–1823)
What is Yu Ji’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 32 auction results for Yu Ji at 10 houses since 1999. Over the last 24 months the median price was $5,619 including buyer’s premium (middle half $5,619–$21,208, n=5). The auction record is $31,985 for Flesh in stone - Ghost No.4 (2025, Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Flesh in stone - Ghost No.4, 2018 | Cement, iron, deformed steel bar | $31,985 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2025 |
| 2 | Flesh in Stone 5, 2014 | Cement and iron sculpture | $21,208 | Sotheby's | Sep 2026 |
| 3 | TINY FIGURE - MALE, 2014 | Figure | $11,380 | Sotheby's | Oct 2020 |
| 4 | Wenji Gui Han Tu | 设色绢本 | $11,110 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Oct 2022 |
| 5 | Sanfoqi Guo | Album leaf | $5,619 | Duoyunxuan Auction (上海朵云轩拍卖) | Jul 2025 |
| 6 | Tatar Kingdom Album Leaf | Album leaf | $5,619 | Duoyunxuan Auction (上海朵云轩拍卖) | Jul 2025 |
| 7 | Boating in Autumn, 1841 | Ink and colour on silk, hanging scroll | $5,189 | Sotheby's | Apr 2024 |
| 8 | PEINTURE à l'encre, lavis d'encre et couleurs légères sur soie, représentant un paysage de montagnes animé d'une divinité féminine m... | Ink and colours on silk | $1,507 | Tajan | Dec 2013 |
| 9 | Flower and Bird, 1738 | Ink and colour on paper, hanging scroll | $1,308 | Bonhams | May 2026 |
| 10 | 读书图 | — | $1,106 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Oct 2022 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 8 | $3,362 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 32 results from 10 houses · How we compute these figures
Yu Ji is a Chinese artist with 54 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $4,184. 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 Ji sold in 2026 for $21,208, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Yu Ji on OpeningBid →What is a Yu Ji work worth?
Across 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yu Ji work is $4,184.
The median Yu Ji work on paper sells for $5,189 across 5 lots.
The median Yu Ji painting sells for $1,341 across 2 lots.
The median Yu Ji sculpture sells for $26,597 across 2 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 | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 2 | $1,341‡ | $1,507 | — | 2013-12-09 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $5,189†‡ | $13,475† | 83.3% | 2026-05-13 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $26,597 | $31,985 | — | 2026-09-29 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $31,985 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $21,208 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $13,475† |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $11,130‡ |
| Paintings | 2013 | $1,507 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $1,176‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 Ji worth?
Across 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yu Ji work is $4,184. The median Yu Ji work on paper sells for $5,189 across 5 lots. The median Yu Ji painting sells for $1,341 across 2 lots. The median Yu Ji sculpture sells for $26,597 across 2 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 Yu Ji's auction record?
Yu Ji's auction record is $67,381, set in 2015. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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