Yu Wenhua (1921–2014)
Yu Wenhua is a Chinese artist with 174 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $1,177. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Yu Wenhua sold in 2025 for $1,765, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Yu Wenhua on OpeningBid →What is a Yu Wenhua work worth?
Across 154 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yu Wenhua work is $1,177.
The median Yu Wenhua painting sells for $676 across 11 lots.
The median Yu Wenhua work on paper sells for $715 across 2 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 | 12 | $676‡ | $1,173 | 91.7% | 2024-01-22 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $715‡ | $938 | — | 2013-05-26 |
| Photography | 3 | — | — | — | 2017-09-18 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2005 | $1,291 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $1,173 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $938 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $492‡ |
‡ 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 Wenhua worth?
Across 154 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yu Wenhua work is $1,177. The median Yu Wenhua painting sells for $676 across 11 lots. The median Yu Wenhua work on paper sells for $715 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Yu Wenhua painting?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Yu Wenhua painting is $676. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Yu Wenhua's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Yu Wenhua painting is $1,173.
What is Yu Wenhua's auction record?
Yu Wenhua's auction record is $10,867, set in 2013. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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