> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/zhao-yunyu · updated 2026-11-01

# Zhao Yunyu (1916–2003)

Zhao Yunyu is a Chinese artist with 85 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $1,941. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Zhao Yunyu sold in 2025 for $2,400, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Zhao Yunyu work worth?

Across 65 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zhao Yunyu work is $1,941.

The median Zhao Yunyu painting sells for $3,306 across 13 lots.

The median Zhao Yunyu work on paper sells for $2,485 across 9 lots.

The median Zhao Yunyu photograph sells for $488 across 1 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 | 13 | $3,306‡ | $14,766‡ | — | 2025-06-08 |
| Works on Paper | 9 | $2,485‡ | $4,150‡ | — | 2024-12-09 |
| Photography | 1 | $488 | $488 | — | 2024-10-13 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $10,745‡ | $14,766‡ | — | 2015-10-07 |

‡ 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) | 8 | $1,388–$4,787‡ | $2,853‡ | $10,263 |

‡ 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) | 5 | $1,574–$1,876‡ | $1,672‡ | $3,094‡ |

‡ 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 | 2012 | $14,766‡ |
| Paintings | 2010 | $10,745‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $4,150‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $3,867 |
| Photography | 2024 | $488 |

‡ 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 Zhao Yunyu worth?

Across 65 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zhao Yunyu work is $1,941. The median Zhao Yunyu painting sells for $3,306 across 13 lots. The median Zhao Yunyu work on paper sells for $2,485 across 9 lots. The median Zhao Yunyu photograph sells for $488 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Zhao Yunyu painting?

Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Zhao Yunyu painting is $3,306. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Zhao Yunyu's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Zhao Yunyu painting is $14,766. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is Zhao Yunyu's auction record?

Zhao Yunyu's auction record is $14,766, set in 2012. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Zhao Yunyu auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/zhao-yunyu (updated 2026-11-01).

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.