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# Yu Liqun (1916–1979)

Yu Liqun is a Chinese artist with 26 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $3,706. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Yu Liqun is recorded as sold in 2017 for $5,003; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Yu Liqun work worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yu Liqun work is $3,706.

The median Yu Liqun work on paper sells for $3,706 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 | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Works on Paper | 7 | $3,706‡ | $39,744‡ | 85.7% | 2023-04-05 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $39,744‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $5,003‡ |

‡ 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 Liqun worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yu Liqun work is $3,706. The median Yu Liqun work on paper sells for $3,706 across 6 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Yu Liqun's auction record is $39,744, set in 2016. 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.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Yu Liqun auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/yu-liqun (updated 2026-11-01).

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.