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

# Xining Yu (1913–2007)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 255 auction results for Xining Yu at 14 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $640 including buyer’s premium (middle half $321–$3,530, n=19). The auction record is $155,750 for Luo Fu Chu Ji Xue Jing Xin (2017, Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luo Fu Chu Ji Xue Jing Xin | 设色纸本 | $155,750 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Oct 2017 |
| 2 | Soul of the Plum, 1996 | Ink and color on paper | $135,851 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jul 2026 |
| 3 | Red Plum, Mirror Heart | — | $59,986 | Beijing Ginza Auction (北京银座拍卖) | May 2013 |
| 4 | Wisteria | 设色纸本 | $51,602 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Oct 2012 |
| 5 | Lingxiao Hua Jingxin | 设色纸本 | $44,591 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2007 |
| 6 | Wisteria | Hanging scroll | $41,240 | Beijing Ginza Auction (北京银座拍卖) | May 2013 |
| 7 | 梅竹双清, 1973年作 | 设色纸本 | $28,285 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2018 |
| 8 | Wisteria, 1984年作 | 设色纸本 | $24,883 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Nov 2018 |
| 9 | Red Plum | 设色纸本 | $22,497 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Oct 2017 |
| 10 | Lingxiao | 设色纸本 | $19,906 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Nov 2018 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 36 | $9,594 |
| Paintings | 17 | $7,622 |
| Works on paper | 11 | $337 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 41 | $3,920 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $2,019 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 255 results from 14 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Xining Yu is a Chinese artist with 393 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $8,671. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Xining Yu sold in 2026 for $135,851, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Xining Yu work worth?

Across 255 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Xining Yu work is $8,671.

The median Xining Yu painting sells for $8,278 across 49 lots.

The median Xining Yu work on paper sells for $3,559 across 23 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Xining Yu paintings typically sell for $4,228–$14,420 (the middle half of 35 sold lots).

Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | — | — | — | 2011-06-29 |
| Paintings | 51 | $8,278‡ | $200,616‡ | 96.1% | 2026-07-20 |
| Works on Paper | 23 | $3,559‡ | $149,671‡ | — | 2026-04-28 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 10 | $102,721‡ | $200,616‡ | — | 2026-07-20 |

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

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 35 | $4,228–$14,420‡ | $10,240‡ | $200,616‡ |

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

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 19 | $788–$11,693‡ | $3,852‡ | $149,671‡ |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2011 | $200,616‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $149,671‡ |
| Paintings | 2026 | $135,851 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $22,149‡ |

‡ 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 Xining Yu worth?

Across 255 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Xining Yu work is $8,671. The median Xining Yu painting sells for $8,278 across 49 lots. The median Xining Yu work on paper sells for $3,559 across 23 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Xining Yu paintings typically sell for $4,228–$14,420 (the middle half of 35 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

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

Based on 49 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Xining Yu painting is $8,278. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Xining Yu painting is $200,616. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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

Based on 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Xining Yu work on paper is $3,559. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Xining Yu work on paper is $149,671. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a medium Xining Yu painting?

Based on 35 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Xining Yu painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $10,240, 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 medium Xining Yu work on paper?

Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Xining Yu work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,852, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Xining Yu's auction record is $200,616, set in 2011. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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