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

# Yu Jigao (b. 1932)

## What is Yu Jigao’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 108 auction results for Yu Jigao at 11 houses since 2002. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,171 including buyer’s premium (middle half $485–$3,391, n=6). The auction record is $142,790 for Xiang Qing Yi Yuan (2011, Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Xiang Qing Yi Yuan, 1999年作 | 设色纸本 | $142,790 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jul 2011 |
| 2 | 和平新春, 2004 | 纸本 | $112,768 | China Guardian (中国嘉德) | Sep 2013 |
| 3 | Fangyuan Chunhui, 2007年作 | 设色纸本 | $89,244 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jul 2011 |
| 4 | 桃花五福 | 设色纸本 | $56,266 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jul 2013 |
| 5 | 芭蕉双鸽, 1987年作 | 设色纸本 | $56,044 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2016 |
| 6 | 瑞雪, 1884年作 | 设色纸本 | $46,634 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Apr 2013 |
| 7 | 富贵长春, 1984年作 | 设色纸本 | $46,122 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2011 |
| 8 | He Ping Xin Chun | 设色纸本 | $30,194 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2006 |
| 9 | Red Plum and Small Bird, 1978年作 | 设色纸本 | $28,198 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Apr 2011 |
| 10 | 新春雅韵, 2002 | 设色纸本 (color on paper) | $15,187 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jul 2023 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 18 | $10,098 |
| Paintings | 9 | $1,529 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $22,691 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 12 | $10,162 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 108 results from 11 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Yu Jigao is a Chinese artist with 171 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $8,343. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Yu Jigao is recorded as sold in 2023 for $21,112; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Yu Jigao work worth?

Across 108 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yu Jigao work is $8,343.

The median Yu Jigao painting sells for $14,241 across 45 lots.

The median Yu Jigao work on paper sells for $5,763 across 5 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Yu Jigao paintings typically sell for $7,480–$27,847 (the middle half of 28 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 | 51 | $14,241‡ | $113,974‡ | 88.2% | 2026-01-21 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $5,763‡ | $35,624‡ | — | 2025-08-10 |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | — | 2021-07-07 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $112,768‡ | $142,790 | — | 2013-12-18 |

‡ 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) | 5 | $1,123–$1,529‡ | $1,223‡ | $12,179‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 28 | $7,480–$27,847‡ | $15,391‡ | $93,685‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $15,667–$79,590‡ | $20,245‡ | $113,974‡ |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2013 | $113,974‡ |
| Paintings | 2013 | $93,685‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $35,624‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $6,334‡ |

‡ 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 Jigao worth?

Across 108 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yu Jigao work is $8,343. The median Yu Jigao painting sells for $14,241 across 45 lots. The median Yu Jigao work on paper sells for $5,763 across 5 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Yu Jigao paintings typically sell for $7,480–$27,847 (the middle half of 28 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Yu Jigao painting?

Based on 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Yu Jigao painting is $14,241. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Yu Jigao's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Yu Jigao painting is $113,974. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a medium Yu Jigao painting?

Based on 28 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Yu Jigao painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $15,391, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Yu Jigao's auction record is $142,790, set in 2011.

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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 Jigao auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/yu-jigao (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.