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

# Dayu Wu (1903–1988)

Dayu Wu is a Chinese artist with 38 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $342,606. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Dayu Wu sold in 2026 for $1,424,143, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Dayu Wu work worth?

Across 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dayu Wu work is $342,606.

The median Dayu Wu painting sells for $497,213 across 23 lots.

The median Dayu Wu work on paper sells for $37,078 across 10 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 | 24 | $497,213‡ | $5.7M | 95.8% | 2026-04-06 |
| Works on Paper | 11 | $37,078‡ | $168,000 | 90.9% | 2018-09-21 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 27 | $497,213‡ | $5.7M | — | 2026-04-06 |

‡ 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) | 18 | $273,235–$1.2M‡ | $683,657‡ | $5.7M |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $10,334–$146,195‡ | $46,643‡ | $168,000 |

‡ 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 | 2023 | $5.7M |
| Paintings | 2025 | $1.7M |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $168,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $168,000 |

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 Dayu Wu worth?

Across 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dayu Wu work is $342,606. The median Dayu Wu painting sells for $497,213 across 23 lots. The median Dayu Wu work on paper sells for $37,078 across 10 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Dayu Wu painting?

Based on 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Dayu Wu painting is $497,213. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Dayu Wu's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Dayu Wu painting is $5,670,000.

### What is the average price of a Dayu Wu work on paper?

Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Dayu Wu work on paper is $37,078. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Dayu Wu's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Dayu Wu work on paper is $168,000.

### What is the average price of a medium Dayu Wu painting?

Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Dayu Wu painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $683,657, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Dayu Wu's auction record?

Dayu Wu's auction record is $5,670,000, set in 2023.

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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, “Dayu Wu auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/dayu-wu (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.