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

# SONG YU (b. 1973)

SONG YU is a Chinese artist with 10 auction lots recorded since 2013, median price $16,967. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by SONG YU sold in 2018 for $30,735, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a SONG YU work worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a SONG YU work is $16,967.

The median SONG YU painting sells for $21,876 across 4 lots.

The median SONG YU work on paper sells for $5,000 across 1 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 | 7 | $21,876‡ | $30,735 | 57.1% | 2018-06-30 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | — | 2013-09-19 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2018 | $30,735 |
| Paintings | 2018 | $25,192‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $5,000 |

‡ 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 SONG YU worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a SONG YU work is $16,967. The median SONG YU painting sells for $21,876 across 4 lots. The median SONG YU work on paper sells for $5,000 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is SONG YU's auction record?

SONG YU's auction record is $30,735, set in 2018.

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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, “SONG YU auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/yu-song (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.