Yu Kewei (b. 1941)
What is Yu Kewei’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 8 auction results for Yu Kewei at 3 houses since 2010. Over the last 24 months the median price was $413 including buyer’s premium (middle half $330–$528, n=6). The auction record is $858 for "From Above" (2025, John Moran Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "From Above" | Ink and ink wash on laid Japanese paper | $858 | John Moran Auctioneers | Oct 2025 |
| 2 | Dappled Fall | Watercolor and ink on paper | $539 | John Moran Auctioneers | Oct 2025 |
| 3 | October Wind | Ink, ink wash, and watercolor on laid Japanese paper | $495 | John Moran Auctioneers | Oct 2025 |
| 4 | Back Door, 1988 | Oil on canvas | $330 | John Moran Auctioneers | Oct 2025 |
| 5 | Dusk | Ink and ink wash on laid Japanese paper | $330 | John Moran Auctioneers | Oct 2025 |
| 6 | Upriver, 1990 | Oil on canvas | $317 | John Moran Auctioneers | Oct 2025 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 6 | $413 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 8 results from 3 houses · How we compute these figures
Yu Kewei is a Chinese artist with 19 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $517. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Yu Kewei sold in 2025 for $539, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Yu Kewei on OpeningBid →What is a Yu Kewei work worth?
Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yu Kewei work is $517.
The median Yu Kewei painting sells for $517 across 6 lots.
The median Yu Kewei work on paper sells for $594 across 2 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 | $517‡ | $49,547‡ | — | 2025-10-15 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $594 | $858 | — | 2025-10-15 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $330–$539‡ | $495‡ | $49,547‡ |
‡ 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 | 2010 | $49,547‡ |
| Paintings | 2021 | $3,053‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $858 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $330 |
‡ 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 Kewei worth?
Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yu Kewei work is $517. The median Yu Kewei painting sells for $517 across 6 lots. The median Yu Kewei work on paper sells for $594 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Yu Kewei's auction record?
Yu Kewei's auction record is $49,547, set in 2010. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
See the full Yu Kewei record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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