Yue Minjun Oil Paintings: Auction Prices

Chinese · b. 1962

ArtSell has recorded 18 auction results for Yue Minjun oil paintings between 2006 and 2026, of which 14 sold (78% sell-through). Prices realised range from $43,065 to $1,483,500, with a median of $242,943 across 14 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). The highest recorded price is $1,483,500 for “Enchanted Spring” at Ravenel in 2008.

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1. 
   Altar of Heaven, 2003

   Oil · Canvas

   100 x 80 cm. (39 3/8 x 31 1/2 in.)

   Phillips · Sep 30, 2026 · Lot 165
   HK$774,000≈ $98,646≈ £74,467≈ €86,875Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. HK$600,000–800,000View at Phillips ↗
2. 
   Light Blue, 2021

   Oil · Canvas

   50 x 40 cm. (19 5/8 x 15 3/4 in.)

   Phillips · Dec 12, 2025 · Lot 62
   HK$490,200≈ $62,961≈ £47,053≈ €53,671Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. HK$240,000–350,000View at Phillips ↗
3. 
   99 Idol Series No.54, 1996

   Oil · Canvas

   work 25 x 20 cm. (9 7/8 x 7 7/8 in.) frame 29 x 23 cm. (11 3/8 x 9 in.)

   Phillips · Dec 1, 2025 · Lot 34
   HK$335,400≈ $43,065≈ £32,461≈ €36,979Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. HK$80,000–120,000View at Phillips ↗
4. 
   Hat, 2005

   Oil · Canvas

   80 x 80 cm. (31 1/2 x 31 1/2 in.)

   Phillips · Nov 26, 2024 · Lot 159
   HK$609,600≈ $78,346≈ £62,159≈ €74,459Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. HK$500,000–700,000View at Phillips ↗
5. 
   Cynical realism after artist Yue MinjunAfter the artist

   Oil · Canvas

   27.5" h x 30.5" w

   Clarke Auction Gallery · Mar 7, 2023 · Lot 191
   $100≈ £83≈ €94HammerSign up free to seeEst. $100–1,000View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
6. 
   Altar of Heaven, 2003

   Oil · Canvas

   100 x 80 cm. (39 3/8 x 31 1/2 in.)

   Phillips · Nov 29, 2021 · Lot 163
   HK$1,260,000≈ $161,545≈ £121,180≈ €143,264Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. HK$1,000,000–2,000,000View at Phillips ↗
7. 
   Untitled, 1996

   Oil · Canvas

   139 x 107 cm. (54 3/4 x 42 1/8 in.)

   Phillips · Dec 3, 2020 · Lot 14
   HK$2,016,000≈ $260,084≈ £193,400≈ €214,043Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. HK$2,000,000–3,000,000View at Phillips ↗
8. 
   Self-portrait, 2004

   Oil · Canvas

   108.5 x 139.2 cm. (42 3/4 x 54 3/4 in.)

   Phillips · Jul 9, 2020 · Lot 208
   HK$1,750,000≈ $225,803≈ £178,486≈ €199,085Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. HK$800,000–1,200,000View at Phillips ↗
9. 
   Penguin, 2000

   Oil · Canvas

   140.3 x 107.8 cm. (55 1/4 x 42 1/2 in.)

   Phillips · May 27, 2018 · Lot 14
   HK$2,500,000≈ $318,675≈ £239,371≈ €273,682Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. HK$1,500,000–2,000,000View at Phillips ↗
10. 
    Backyard Garden, 2005

    Oil · Canvas

    170.2 x 140.1 cm (67 x 55 1/8 in.)

    Phillips · Mar 9, 2018 · Lot 154
    £273,000≈ $377,477≈ €307,117Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £150,000–250,000View at Phillips ↗
11. 
    Hometown, 2005

    Oil · Canvas

    219.7 x 200 cm (86 1/2 x 78 3/4 in.)

    Phillips · Oct 5, 2017 · Lot 129
    £321,000≈ $422,789≈ €360,066Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £220,000–320,000View at Phillips ↗
12. 
    Manipulation -16, 2004

    Oil · Canvas

    220 x 200 cm

    Ravenel · Dec 4, 2016 · Lot 334
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. NT$5,500,000–8,500,000View at Ravenel ↗
13. 
    Untitled (Magritte Stone), 2006

    Oil · Canvas

    170 x 140 cm (66 7/8 x 55 1/8 in.)

    Phillips · Jun 28, 2016 · Lot 122
    £965,000≈ $1,291,749≈ €1,166,575Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £100,000–150,000View at Phillips ↗
14. 
    Free at Leisure No. 11, 2004

    Oil · Canvas

    220 x 300.7 cm (86 5/8 x 118 3/8 in.)

    Phillips · Jun 29, 2015 · Lot 25
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £500,000–700,000View at Phillips ↗
15. 
    Hometown, 2005

    Oil · Canvas

    220 x 200 cm

    Ravenel · Dec 7, 2014 · Lot 306
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. NT$17,000,000–24,000,000View at Ravenel ↗
16. 
    Hats Series – Welcome, 2005

    Oil · Canvas

    170 x 140 cm

    Ravenel · Dec 1, 2013 · Lot 735
    NT$12,000,000≈ $405,240≈ £247,309≈ €297,730Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. NT$12,000,000–22,000,000View at Ravenel ↗
17. 
    Salute, 2005

    Oil · Canvas

    170 x 140 cm

    Ravenel · Nov 28, 2011 · Lot 69
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. HK$3,800,000–5,500,000View at Ravenel ↗
18. 
    UntitledAfter the artist

    Oil · Canvas

    24 1/2 in. x 31 in.

    Sloans & Kenyon · Apr 24, 2009 · Lot 233
    $750≈ £514≈ €567HammerSign up free to seeEst. $500–600View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
19. 
    Enchanted Spring, 1994

    Oil · Canvas

    150 x 300 cm

    Ravenel · Dec 1, 2008 · Lot 128
    HK$11,500,000≈ $1,483,500≈ £990,188≈ €1,176,634Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. HK$8,000,000–15,000,000View at Ravenel ↗
20. 
    Idol Series

    Oil · Canvas

    33.5 x 41.5 cm

    Ravenel · Jun 4, 2006 · Lot 75
    NT$2,242,000≈ $69,883≈ £37,126≈ €54,532Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. NT$980,000–1,200,000View at Ravenel ↗

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