Li Wu (1632–1718)
Li Wu is a Chinese artist with 151 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $5,040. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Li Wu sold in 2024 for $16,216, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Li Wu on OpeningBid →What is a Li Wu work worth?
Across 80 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Li Wu work is $5,040.
The median Li Wu work on paper sells for $7,835 across 34 lots.
The median Li Wu painting sells for $2,640 across 14 lots.
The median Li Wu print sells for $1,347 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $1,347‡ | $1,347‡ | — | 2020-10-18 |
| Paintings | 17 | $2,640‡ | $22,944‡ | 82.4% | 2025-03-31 |
| Works on Paper | 39 | $7,835‡ | $2.1M | 87.2% | 2024-04-07 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $384,548‡ | $2.1M | — | 2016-06-06 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Li Wu's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $1,347. Paintings (17 lots) median $2,640, record $22,944. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $384,548.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $1,680–$3,303‡ | $1,977‡ | $5,565‡ |
‡ 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) | 15 | $3,862–$16,976‡ | $8,108‡ | $81,809 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 13 | $1,969–$11,101‡ | $5,360‡ | $43,156‡ |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $2.1M |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $462,603‡ |
| Paintings | 2020 | $22,944‡ |
| Paintings | 2024 | $16,216 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $1,347‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Li Wu worth?
Across 80 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Li Wu work is $5,040. The median Li Wu work on paper sells for $7,835 across 34 lots. The median Li Wu painting sells for $2,640 across 14 lots. The median Li Wu print sells for $1,347 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Li Wu work on paper?
Based on 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Li Wu work on paper is $7,835. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Li Wu's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Li Wu work on paper is $2,101,667.
What is the average price of a Li Wu painting?
Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Li Wu painting is $2,640. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Li Wu's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Li Wu painting is $22,944. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium Li Wu work on paper?
Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Li Wu work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $8,108, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a large Li Wu work on paper?
Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Li Wu work on paper (large (over 120 cm)) is $5,360, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Li Wu's auction record?
Li Wu's auction record is $2,101,667, set in 2016.
See the full Li Wu record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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