> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/yu-sheng · updated 2026-11-01

# Sheng Yu

Sheng Yu is a Chinese artist with 46 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $3,300. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Sheng Yu sold in 2024 for $4,019, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Sheng Yu work worth?

Across 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sheng Yu work is $3,300.

The median Sheng Yu work on paper sells for $6,898 across 4 lots.

The median Sheng Yu painting sells for $1,389 across 5 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 | 5 | $1,389‡ | $4,019 | — | 2024-10-04 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $6,898 | $32,534 | 80% | 2022-08-09 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $1M‡ | $4.1M | — | 2024-06-19 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $32,534 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $11,228 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $4,019 |
| Paintings | 2007 | $2,561‡ |

‡ 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 Sheng Yu worth?

Across 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sheng Yu work is $3,300. The median Sheng Yu work on paper sells for $6,898 across 4 lots. The median Sheng Yu painting sells for $1,389 across 5 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Sheng Yu's auction record is $4,137,554, set in 2024.

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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, “Sheng Yu auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/yu-sheng (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.