Yu Zhixue (b. 1935)
What is Yu Zhixue’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 160 auction results for Yu Zhixue at 10 houses since 2004. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,114 including buyer’s premium (middle half $638–$1,978, n=7). The auction record is $65,609 for Spring Snow (2013, Beijing Ginza Auction (北京银座拍卖)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spring Snow, 1997 | Hanging scroll | $65,609 | Beijing Ginza Auction (北京银座拍卖) | May 2013 |
| 2 | 崂山雪雾图, 2004年作 | 设色纸本 | $55,217 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2014 |
| 3 | 松下行旅图, 2015年作 | 设色纸本 | $29,679 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2015 |
| 4 | Ice and Snow World, 1983年作 | 设色纸本 | $22,061 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Apr 2014 |
| 5 | 黄石野牛•行书八言联, 2014 | Ink and color on paper | $15,523 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | May 2021 |
| 6 | 雪村图 | 设色纸本 | $11,093 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jan 2013 |
| 7 | Scenery Of Western-Northern China, 2009 | Ink and color on paper | $10,321 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | May 2024 |
| 8 | 塞外风光 | 设色纸本 | $9,003 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jul 2013 |
| 9 | Nao Chun Tu, 1993年作 | 设色纸本 | $8,973 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2015 |
| 10 | 鸣春图, 1993年作 | 设色纸本 | $8,973 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2015 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 13 | $8,973 |
| Paintings | 17 | $1,876 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 18 | $8,293 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 12 | $1,769 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 160 results from 10 houses · How we compute these figures
Yu Zhixue is a Chinese artist with 210 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $3,820. 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 Yu Zhixue sold in 2024 for $10,321, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Yu Zhixue on OpeningBid →What is a Yu Zhixue work worth?
Across 160 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yu Zhixue work is $3,820.
The median Yu Zhixue painting sells for $3,337 across 71 lots.
The median Yu Zhixue work on paper sells for $4,476 across 5 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Yu Zhixue paintings typically sell for $927–$5,620 (the middle half of 42 sold lots).
Large (over 120 cm) Yu Zhixue paintings typically sell for $2,252–$8,698 (the middle half of 21 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 71 | $3,337‡ | $74,200‡ | — | 2026-04-25 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $4,476‡ | $15,523 | — | 2025-11-27 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 8 | $40,298‡ | $74,200‡ | — | 2015-06-03 |
‡ 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) | 42 | $927–$5,620‡ | $3,735‡ | $37,100‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 21 | $2,252–$8,698‡ | $2,781‡ | $74,200‡ |
‡ 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 | 2015 | $74,200‡ |
| Paintings | 2014 | $40,786‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $15,523 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $5,833‡ |
‡ 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 Zhixue worth?
Across 160 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yu Zhixue work is $3,820. The median Yu Zhixue painting sells for $3,337 across 71 lots. The median Yu Zhixue work on paper sells for $4,476 across 5 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Yu Zhixue paintings typically sell for $927–$5,620 (the middle half of 42 sold lots). Large (over 120 cm) Yu Zhixue paintings typically sell for $2,252–$8,698 (the middle half of 21 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 Yu Zhixue painting?
Based on 71 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Yu Zhixue painting is $3,337. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Yu Zhixue's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Yu Zhixue painting is $74,200. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium Yu Zhixue painting?
Based on 42 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Yu Zhixue painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,735, 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 large Yu Zhixue painting?
Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Yu Zhixue painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $2,781, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Yu Zhixue's auction record?
Yu Zhixue's auction record is $74,200, set in 2015. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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