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

# Yu Zicai (1915–1992)

Yu Zicai is a Chinese artist with 132 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $1,553. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Yu Zicai sold in 2025 for $4,153, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Yu Zicai work worth?

Across 112 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yu Zicai work is $1,553.

The median Yu Zicai painting sells for $1,255 across 12 lots.

The median Yu Zicai work on paper sells for $1,214 across 8 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 | $1,255‡ | $2,181 | — | 2021-12-09 |
| Works on Paper | 9 | $1,214 | $2,742 | 88.9% | 2025-11-27 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $849–$1,513 | $1,214 | $2,742 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $2,742 |
| Paintings | 2015 | $2,181 |
| Paintings | 2015 | $1,636‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $1,532 |

‡ 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 Yu Zicai worth?

Across 112 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yu Zicai work is $1,553. The median Yu Zicai painting sells for $1,255 across 12 lots. The median Yu Zicai work on paper sells for $1,214 across 8 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Yu Zicai painting is $1,255. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Yu Zicai painting is $2,181.

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

Yu Zicai's auction record is $7,271, set in 2015.

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