Yang Yu (b. 1975)
Yang Yu is a Chinese artist with 21 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $1,778. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Yang Yu is recorded as sold in 2019 for $3,304; 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 Yang Yu on OpeningBid →What is a Yang Yu work worth?
Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yang Yu work is $1,778.
The median Yang Yu painting sells for $15,576 across 5 lots.
The median Yang Yu work on paper sells for $1,149 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 5 | $15,576‡ | $41,790‡ | — | 2019-12-03 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $1,149‡ | $1,778 | — | 2025-09-28 |
‡ 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) | 5 | $12,420–$31,786‡ | $15,576‡ | $41,790‡ |
‡ 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 | 2013 | $41,790‡ |
| Paintings | 2014 | $31,786 |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $1,778 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $1,653‡ |
‡ 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 Yang Yu worth?
Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yang Yu work is $1,778. The median Yang Yu painting sells for $15,576 across 5 lots. The median Yang Yu work on paper sells for $1,149 across 5 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Yang Yu's auction record?
Yang Yu's auction record is $41,790, set in 2013. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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