Yu Yu (1909–1989)
Yu Yu is a Chinese artist with 25 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $2,611. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Yu Yu is recorded as sold in 2022 for $7,088; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Yu Yu on OpeningBid →What is a Yu Yu work worth?
Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yu Yu work is $2,611.
The median Yu Yu work on paper sells for $2,984 across 9 lots.
The median Yu Yu painting sells for $2,964 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 | 2 | $2,964‡ | $5,000 | — | 2020-09-30 |
| Works on Paper | 9 | $2,984‡ | $14,978‡ | — | 2022-10-21 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $2,566–$6,062‡ | $2,843‡ | $14,978‡ |
‡ 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 | 2014 | $14,978‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $7,088‡ |
| Paintings | 2020 | $5,000 |
| Paintings | 2015 | $928‡ |
‡ 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 Yu worth?
Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yu Yu work is $2,611. The median Yu Yu work on paper sells for $2,984 across 9 lots. The median Yu Yu painting sells for $2,964 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Yu Yu's auction record?
Yu Yu's auction record is $14,978, set in 2014. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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