Sanyu Drawings: Auction Prices

1895–1966

Of the 146 lots by Sanyu (drawings) recorded at auction between 2004 and 2026, 134 found a buyer (92%). Half of the priced sales fell between $16.7kSign up free to see and $40.1kSign up free to see, with a median of $22.5kSign up free to see. The auction record in our data is Nude, sold at Phillips in May 2018 for $151kSign up free to see. Most results come from Ravenel (111) and Phillips (35).

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All drawings results

1. 
   Standing Nude with Hands on Head, 1920s-1930s

   Drawing · Paper

   44 x 26.5 cm

   Ravenel · Jun 1, 2019 · Lot 002
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. NT$650,000–950,000View at Ravenel ↗
2. 
   Standing Nude, 1920s-1930s

   Drawing · Paper

   30 x 20 cm

   Ravenel · Jun 1, 2019 · Lot 009
   NT$445,000≈ $14,071≈ £11,191≈ €12,619Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. NT$440,000–650,000View at Ravenel ↗
3. 
   Kneeling Nude, 1920s-1930s

   Drawing · Paper

   53 x 35.5 cm

   Ravenel · Jun 1, 2019 · Lot 020
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. NT$460,000–650,000View at Ravenel ↗
4. 
   Profile of A Lady, 1920s-1930s

   Drawing · Paper

   45 x 28 cm

   Ravenel · Jun 1, 2019 · Lot 015
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. NT$500,000–750,000View at Ravenel ↗
5. 
   Lady with Curly Hair Reading, 1920s-1930s

   Drawing · Paper

   49 x 31 cm

   Ravenel · Jun 1, 2019 · Lot 018
   NT$720,000≈ $22,766≈ £18,107≈ €20,416Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. NT$650,000–950,000View at Ravenel ↗
6. 
   Lady in Blouse, 1920s-1930s

   Drawing · Paper

   45 x 28 cm

   Ravenel · Jun 1, 2019 · Lot 017
   NT$720,000≈ $22,766≈ £18,107≈ €20,416Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. NT$650,000–950,000View at Ravenel ↗
7. 
   Lady with Pearl Necklace, 1920s-1930s

   Drawing · Paper

   45 x 28 cm

   Ravenel · Jun 1, 2019 · Lot 006
   NT$600,000≈ $18,972≈ £15,089≈ €17,014Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. NT$550,000–850,000View at Ravenel ↗
8. 
   Seated Male Nude, 1920s-1930s

   Drawing · Paper

   27 x 21 cm

   Ravenel · Jun 1, 2019 · Lot 021
   NT$456,000≈ $14,419≈ £11,468≈ €12,930Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. NT$400,000–600,000View at Ravenel ↗
9. 
   Standing Nude, 1920s-1930s

   Drawing · Paper

   49 x 30 cm

   Ravenel · Jun 1, 2019 · Lot 019
   NT$505,000≈ $15,968≈ £12,700≈ €14,320Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. NT$480,000–700,000View at Ravenel ↗
10. 
    Seated on Stool Sketching, 1920s-1930s

    Drawing · Paper

    45.5 x 28.3 cm

    Ravenel · Jun 1, 2019 · Lot 008
    NT$660,000≈ $20,869≈ £16,598≈ €18,715Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. NT$650,000–950,000View at Ravenel ↗
11. 
    Abstract Nude, 1920s-1930s

    Drawing · Paper

    41x 28 cm

    Ravenel · Jun 1, 2019 · Lot 001
    NT$504,000≈ $15,936≈ £12,675≈ €14,292Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. NT$480,000–700,000View at Ravenel ↗
12. 
    Two Ladies, 1920s-1930s

    Drawing · Paper

    45 x 27 cm

    Ravenel · Jun 1, 2019 · Lot 005
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. NT$550,000–850,000View at Ravenel ↗
13. 
    Lady with Pearl Necklace, 1920s-1930s

    Drawing · Paper

    45 x 28 cm

    Ravenel · Jun 1, 2019 · Lot 007
    NT$1,140,000≈ $36,047≈ £28,670≈ €32,326Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. NT$650,000–950,000View at Ravenel ↗
14. 
    Lady Reading, 1920s-1930s

    Drawing · Paper

    28 x 23 cm

    Ravenel · Jun 1, 2019 · Lot 016
    NT$504,000≈ $15,936≈ £12,675≈ €14,292Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. NT$440,000–650,000View at Ravenel ↗
15. 
    Reclining Nude, 1920s-1930s

    Drawing · Paper

    28 x 45 cm

    Ravenel · Jun 1, 2019 · Lot 003
    NT$960,000≈ $30,355≈ £24,143≈ €27,222Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. NT$650,000–950,000View at Ravenel ↗
16. 
    Seated Nude, 1920s-1930s

    Drawing · Paper

    46 x 29 cm

    Ravenel · Jun 1, 2019 · Lot 013
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. NT$480,000–700,000View at Ravenel ↗
17. 
    Sitting Nude, 1920s-1930s

    Drawing · Paper

    45 x 28 cm

    Ravenel · Jun 1, 2019 · Lot 011
    NT$1,020,000≈ $32,252≈ £25,652≈ €28,923Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. NT$650,000–950,000View at Ravenel ↗
18. 
    Sitting Nude, 1920s-1930s

    Drawing · Paper

    28 x 45 cm

    Ravenel · Jun 1, 2019 · Lot 012
    NT$552,000≈ $17,454≈ £13,882≈ €15,653Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. NT$480,000–700,000View at Ravenel ↗
19. 
    Standing Nude

    Drawing · Paper

    45 x 28 cm. (17 3/4 x 11 in.)

    Ravenel · Jun 1, 2019 · Lot 004
    NT$576,000≈ $18,213≈ £14,486≈ €16,333Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. NT$500,000–750,000View at Ravenel ↗
20. 
    Untitled

    Drawing · Paper

    45 x 27.8 cm. (17 3/4 x 10 7/8 in.)

    Phillips · May 25, 2019 · Lot 175
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. HK$200,000–300,000View at Phillips ↗
21. 
    Standing Nude with Raised Arms

    Drawing · Paper

    45 x 21 cm. (17 3/4 x 8 1/4 in.)

    Phillips · May 25, 2019 · Lot 174
    HK$125,000≈ $15,926≈ £12,573≈ €14,236Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. HK$100,000–200,000View at Phillips ↗
22. 
    Nude

    Drawing · Paper

    27.5 x 42.5 cm

    Ravenel · Dec 2, 2018 · Lot 204
    NT$1,680,000≈ $54,499≈ £42,876≈ €47,979Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. NT$460,000–650,000View at Ravenel ↗
23. 
    Standing Nude

    Drawing · Paper

    43.7 x 26.3 cm

    Ravenel · Dec 2, 2018 · Lot 203
    NT$1,320,000≈ $42,821≈ £33,688≈ €37,698Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. NT$380,000–550,000View at Ravenel ↗
24. 
    Study of Cat and Horse, 1931

    Drawing · Board

    11 x 14 cm

    Ravenel · Dec 2, 2018 · Lot 201
    NT$2,760,000≈ $89,534≈ £70,439≈ €78,822Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. NT$460,000–550,000View at Ravenel ↗
25. 
    Figure

    Drawing · Paper

    43.7 x 26.3 cm

    Ravenel · Dec 2, 2018 · Lot 202
    NT$1,440,000≈ $46,714≈ £36,751≈ €41,125Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. NT$480,000–650,000View at Ravenel ↗
26. 
    Sitting Nude, 1920-1930s

    Drawing · Paper

    23.5 x 37 cm

    Ravenel · Jun 3, 2018 · Lot 202
    NT$2,160,000≈ $72,338≈ £54,036≈ €61,992Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. NT$550,000–850,000View at Ravenel ↗
27. 
    Sans titre, 1920-1930s

    Drawing · Paper

    44 x 27.5 cm

    Ravenel · Jun 3, 2018 · Lot 203
    NT$1,560,000≈ $52,244≈ £39,026≈ €44,772Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. NT$550,000–850,000View at Ravenel ↗
28. 
    Nude, 1920-1930s

    Drawing · Paper

    44.5 x 26.5 cm

    Ravenel · Jun 3, 2018 · Lot 204
    NT$720,000≈ $24,113≈ £18,012≈ €20,664Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. NT$600,000–900,000View at Ravenel ↗
29. 
    The Hidden Beauty, 1920-1930s

    Drawing · Paper

    45 x 28 cm

    Ravenel · Jun 3, 2018 · Lot 205
    NT$1,680,000≈ $56,263≈ £42,028≈ €48,216Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. NT$700,000–1,200,000View at Ravenel ↗
30. 
    Standing Nude

    Drawing · Paper

    50.7 x 20 cm. (19 7/8 x 7 7/8 in.)

    Phillips · May 27, 2018 · Lot 29
    HK$525,000≈ $66,922≈ £50,268≈ €57,473Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. HK$120,000–220,000View at Phillips ↗
31. 
    Reclining Nude

    Drawing · Paper

    20.7 x 44.4 cm. (8 1/8 x 17 1/2 in.)

    Phillips · May 27, 2018 · Lot 28
    HK$562,500≈ $71,702≈ £53,859≈ €61,578Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. HK$100,000–200,000View at Phillips ↗
32. 
    Nude

    Drawing · Paper

    44.2 x 55.4 cm. (17 3/8 x 21 3/4 in.)

    Phillips · May 27, 2018 · Lot 27
    HK$1,187,500≈ $151,371≈ £113,701≈ €129,999Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. HK$200,000–300,000View at Phillips ↗
33. 
    Nude, 1930s

    Drawing · Paper

    44 x 16 cm

    Ravenel · Dec 3, 2017 · Lot 301
    NT$2,160,000≈ $71,993≈ £53,229≈ €60,575Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. NT$340,000–550,000View at Ravenel ↗
34. 
    Nude

    Drawing · Paper

    47.5 x 30 cm

    Ravenel · Dec 3, 2017 · Lot 304
    NT$1,440,000≈ $47,995≈ £35,486≈ €40,383Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. NT$440,000–650,000View at Ravenel ↗
35. 
    Nude

    Drawing · Paper

    49 x 29 cm

    Ravenel · Dec 3, 2017 · Lot 303
    NT$1,200,000≈ $39,996≈ £29,572≈ €33,653Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. NT$460,000–650,000View at Ravenel ↗
36. 
    A Drawing Young Man, 1920-1930s

    Drawing · Paper

    45.5 x 28 cm

    Ravenel · Dec 2, 2017 · Lot 6
    NT$600,000≈ $19,998≈ £14,827≈ €16,826Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. NT$650,000–950,000View at Ravenel ↗
37. 
    Nu à plat ventre

    Drawing · Paper

    28.5 x 44.5 cm

    Ravenel · Dec 2, 2017 · Lot 9
    NT$1,440,000≈ $47,995≈ £35,584≈ €40,383Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. NT$700,000–1,000,000View at Ravenel ↗
38. 
    Female Painter's Profile, 1920-1930s

    Drawing · Paper

    44.5 x 27.2 cm

    Ravenel · Dec 2, 2017 · Lot 3
    NT$780,000≈ $25,997≈ £19,274≈ €21,874Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. NT$700,000–1,000,000View at Ravenel ↗
39. 
    Dedicated Woman, 1920-1930s

    Drawing · Paper

    45 x 28 cm

    Ravenel · Dec 2, 2017 · Lot 14
    NT$660,000≈ $21,998≈ £16,309≈ €18,509Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. NT$650,000–950,000View at Ravenel ↗
40. 
    Relaxed Nude, 1920 - 1930s

    Drawing · Paper

    28.5 x 22 cm

    Ravenel · Dec 2, 2017 · Lot 1
    NT$504,000≈ $16,798≈ £12,454≈ €14,134Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. NT$400,000–600,000View at Ravenel ↗
41. 
    Drawing Lady, 1920-1930s

    Drawing · Paper

    49 x 29.5 cm

    Ravenel · Dec 2, 2017 · Lot 5
    NT$552,000≈ $18,398≈ £13,640≈ €15,480Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. NT$600,000–900,000View at Ravenel ↗
42. 
    Baigneuse, 1920-1930s

    Drawing · Paper

    57 x 31 cm

    Ravenel · Dec 2, 2017 · Lot 16
    NT$576,000≈ $19,198≈ £14,233≈ €16,153Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. NT$600,000–900,000View at Ravenel ↗
43. 
    Nude (Double-sided), 1920-1930s

    Drawing · Paper

    41.5 x 33 cm

    Ravenel · Dec 2, 2017 · Lot 18
    NT$600,000≈ $19,998≈ £14,827≈ €16,826Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. NT$500,000–800,000View at Ravenel ↗
44. 
    Two Seated Nudes, 1920-1930s

    Drawing · Paper

    45.5 x 27.5 cm

    Ravenel · Dec 2, 2017 · Lot 7
    NT$1,560,000≈ $51,995≈ £38,549≈ €43,748Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. NT$800,000–1,200,000View at Ravenel ↗
45. 
    Cross-legged Woman, 1920-1930s

    Drawing · Paper

    49 x 27.5 cm

    Ravenel · Dec 2, 2017 · Lot 15
    NT$600,000≈ $19,998≈ £14,827≈ €16,826Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. NT$600,000–900,000View at Ravenel ↗
46. 
    Study of Cat, 1931

    Drawing · Paper

    11.5 x 18.5 cm

    Ravenel · Dec 2, 2017 · Lot 11
    NT$384,000≈ $12,799≈ £9,489≈ €10,769Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. NT$360,000–550,000View at Ravenel ↗
47. 
    Female Nude Standing, 1930s

    Drawing · Paper

    48.2 x 31 cm

    Ravenel · Dec 2, 2017 · Lot 10
    NT$1,440,000≈ $47,995≈ £35,584≈ €40,383Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. NT$400,000–600,000View at Ravenel ↗
48. 
    Plump Woman (Double-sided), c. 1920-1930

    Drawing · Paper

    47 x 33 cm

    Ravenel · Dec 2, 2017 · Lot 17
    NT$504,000≈ $16,798≈ £12,454≈ €14,134Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. NT$500,000–800,000View at Ravenel ↗
49. 
    A Seated Lady

    Drawing · Paper

    26.5 x 31 cm

    Ravenel · Dec 2, 2017 · Lot 4
    NT$936,000≈ $31,197≈ £23,129≈ €26,249Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. NT$600,000–900,000View at Ravenel ↗
50. 
    Modern Lady with a Hat, 1920-1930s

    Drawing · Paper

    44 x 27.5 cm

    Ravenel · Dec 2, 2017 · Lot 13
    NT$600,000≈ $19,998≈ £14,827≈ €16,826Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. NT$600,000–900,000View at Ravenel ↗

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