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# Yu Shaosong (1882–1949)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 147 auction results for Yu Shaosong at 17 houses since 1994. Over the last 24 months the median price was $6,212 including buyer’s premium (middle half $4,655–$9,300, n=8). The auction record is $48,165 for INK BAMBOO (2011, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | INK BAMBOO, 1935 | Ink on paper, hanging scroll | $48,165 | Sotheby's | Oct 2011 |
| 2 | 湖上怀梦图, 1935 | Handscroll | $38,557 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Apr 2019 |
| 3 | YU SHAOSONG (1885–1949)., 1935 | Ink on paper | $27,710 | Koller Auktionen | Dec 2020 |
| 4 | Village by the Shore, 1932 | Ink on paper, folding fan, 1932 | $16,167 | Sotheby's | Dec 2021 |
| 5 | Dwelling in the Mountain, 1882 | Ink | $13,750 | Christie's | Mar 2019 |
| 6 | 墨竹图及博古花卉图, 1932-1933 | Ink on paper | $10,668 | Xiling Yinshe Auction (西泠印社拍卖) | Dec 2025 |
| 7 | Flowers, 1882 | Album of eight leaves, ink on paper | $10,521 | Christie's | Nov 2007 |
| 8 | Farewell Thoughts at River Pavilion, 1995 | Ink and color on paper | $9,331 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jul 2026 |
| 9 | PINE TREE, painted 1948 | Ink on paper | $9,290 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | May 2025 |
| 10 | TIDE AT SUNSET | Ink on paper, handscroll | $8,023 | Sotheby's | Apr 2008 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 25 | $4,869 |
| Other | 12 | $3,235 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $6,043 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 11 | $4,869 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $4,232 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 147 results from 17 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Yu Shaosong is a Chinese artist with 171 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $3,348. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Yu Shaosong sold in 2026 for $5,300, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Yu Shaosong work worth?

Across 147 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yu Shaosong work is $3,348.

The median Yu Shaosong work on paper sells for $4,466 across 57 lots.

The median Yu Shaosong painting sells for $5,269 across 10 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 | 11 | $5,269‡ | $10,668 | 90.9% | 2025-12-27 |
| Works on Paper | 60 | $4,466‡ | $48,165 | 95% | 2026-10-07 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | — | — | — | 2003-11-20 |
| Photography | 2 | — | — | — | 2023-12-12 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $33,134‡ | $48,165 | — | 2020-12-03 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $1,989–$9,628‡ | $3,611‡ | $16,166 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 18 | $1,973–$5,522‡ | $3,000‡ | $13,750 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 10 | $3,179–$11,015‡ | $5,619‡ | $27,710 |

‡ 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 | 2011 | $48,165 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $27,710 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $10,668 |
| Paintings | 2012 | $8,062‡ |

‡ 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 Shaosong worth?

Across 147 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yu Shaosong work is $3,348. The median Yu Shaosong work on paper sells for $4,466 across 57 lots. The median Yu Shaosong painting sells for $5,269 across 10 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Based on 57 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Yu Shaosong work on paper is $4,466. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Yu Shaosong work on paper is $48,165.

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

Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Yu Shaosong painting is $5,269. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Yu Shaosong painting is $10,668.

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

Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Yu Shaosong work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Yu Shaosong work on paper (large (over 120 cm)) is $5,619, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Yu Shaosong's auction record is $48,165, set in 2011.

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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 Shaosong auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/yu-shaosong (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.