> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/yu-pingbo · updated 2026-11-02

# Yu Pingbo (1900–1990)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 79 auction results for Yu Pingbo at 15 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,779 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,296–$3,192, n=8). The auction record is $38,955 for Poem in Kaishu 〈牡丹亭〉雜詠 (2021, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Poem in Kaishu 〈牡丹亭〉雜詠, 1959 | Ink on paper, framed | $38,955 | Sotheby's | Apr 2021 |
| 2 | Calligraphy in Kaishu, 1975 | Ink on paper, hanging scroll | $24,347 | Sotheby's | Apr 2021 |
| 3 | 行書石頭記〈唐多令〉, 1978 | Ink on paper, unmounted, framed | $22,481 | Sotheby's | Apr 2022 |
| 4 | Calligraphy, 1900 | Horizontal scroll, ink on patterned paper | $22,357 | Christie's | Nov 2019 |
| 5 | 柳清 赠曹辛之先生诗 镜心 | Calligraphy | $15,279 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | May 2016 |
| 6 | Poem in Kaishu, 1978 | Ink on paper, framed | $14,561 | Sotheby's | Apr 2023 |
| 7 | Two Calligraphies, 1900 | Two hanging scrolls, ink on paper | $13,543 | Christie's | May 2018 |
| 8 | Two Calligraphies, 1980 | Ink on paper | $13,536 | Christie's | May 2018 |
| 9 | 楷书“文征明落花诗”八帧 | Calligraphy | $8,607 | China Zhonghongxin International Auction | Jan 2022 |
| 10 | 行书七言诗, 1976年作 | 水墨纸本 | $6,891 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Mar 2010 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 11 | $13,543 |
| Other | 11 | $1,119 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 7 | $22,357 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 79 results from 15 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Yu Pingbo is a Chinese artist with 101 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $3,265. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Yu Pingbo sold in 2026 for $3,396, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Yu Pingbo work worth?

Across 79 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yu Pingbo work is $3,265.

The median Yu Pingbo work on paper sells for $7,137 across 22 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Works on Paper | 24 | $7,137‡ | $38,955 | 91.7% | 2026-07-20 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $24,347 | $38,955 | — | 2022-04-30 |

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

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $2,963–$22,450‡ | $15,548‡ | $38,955 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $38,955 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $24,347 |

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 Pingbo worth?

Across 79 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yu Pingbo work is $3,265. The median Yu Pingbo work on paper sells for $7,137 across 22 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Yu Pingbo work on paper?

Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Yu Pingbo work on paper is $7,137. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Yu Pingbo's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Yu Pingbo work on paper is $38,955.

### What is the average price of a medium Yu Pingbo work on paper?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Yu Pingbo work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $15,548, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Yu Pingbo's auction record is $38,955, set in 2021.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Yu Pingbo auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/yu-pingbo (updated 2026-11-02).

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.