Yu Ming (1884–1935)
Yu Ming is a Chinese artist with 85 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $3,500. 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 Ming sold in 2025 for $6,207, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Yu Ming on OpeningBid →What is a Yu Ming work worth?
Across 68 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yu Ming work is $3,500.
The median Yu Ming painting sells for $4,526 across 9 lots.
The median Yu Ming work on paper sells for $3,416 across 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 9 | $4,526‡ | $11,526‡ | — | 2023-07-10 |
| Works on Paper | 9 | $3,416‡ | $83,031 | 77.8% | 2020-11-27 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $83,031 |
| Works on Paper | 2001 | $20,202 |
| Paintings | 2015 | $11,526‡ |
| Paintings | 2015 | $6,884 |
‡ 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 Ming worth?
Across 68 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yu Ming work is $3,500. The median Yu Ming painting sells for $4,526 across 9 lots. The median Yu Ming work on paper sells for $3,416 across 7 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 Ming's auction record?
Yu Ming's auction record is $83,031, set in 2005.
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