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# Yu Jianhua (1895–1979)

Yu Jianhua is a Chinese artist with 61 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $2,212. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Yu Jianhua sold in 2025 for $2,212, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Yu Jianhua work worth?

Across 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yu Jianhua work is $2,212.

The median Yu Jianhua work on paper sells for $1,565 across 7 lots.

The median Yu Jianhua painting sells for $2,204 across 6 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 | 6 | $2,204‡ | $7,087‡ | — | 2025-04-04 |
| Works on Paper | 7 | $1,565‡ | $5,879‡ | — | 2025-04-04 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2011 | $7,087‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $5,879‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $2,518‡ |
| Paintings | 2021 | $2,204‡ |

‡ 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 Jianhua worth?

Across 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yu Jianhua work is $2,212. The median Yu Jianhua work on paper sells for $1,565 across 7 lots. The median Yu Jianhua painting sells for $2,204 across 6 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Yu Jianhua's auction record is $7,087, set in 2011. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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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.