> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/wang-fu · updated 2026-11-02

# Wang Fu (1362–1416)

## What is Wang Fu’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 95 auction results for Wang Fu at 14 houses since 1995. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,958 including buyer’s premium (middle half $882–$4,937, n=18). The auction record is $1,278,862 for Ancient Trees, Bamboo and Rocks (2017, Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Trees, Bamboo and Rocks, 1404 | Null | $1,278,862 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Oct 2017 |
| 2 | Mountainous Landscape, 1854 | Ink | $552,500 | Christie's | Mar 2018 |
| 3 | Autumn Trees and Zither Playing, 1410年作 | 设色纸本 | $488,801 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2019 |
| 4 | Qingjian Youpan | 水墨纸本 | $15,586 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Mar 2010 |
| 5 | 民国 芙蓉石王福厂款印章 （一套） | Seal set | $9,766 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2008 |
| 6 | Landscape | Ink | $9,631 | Christie's | May 2022 |
| 7 | 小人有母 | Qingtian stone seal | $9,535 | China Guardian (中国嘉德) | May 2025 |
| 8 | 节临曶鼎铭文 | 水墨纸本 | $7,084 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Apr 2011 |
| 9 | Wu Ji Tan Bing | Text/manuscript | $6,340 | Beijing Rongbao Auction (北京荣宝拍卖) | Feb 2023 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 虎尾春冰寄此生, 1945 | 刻 (carved/engraved print) | $28,494 | China Sungari International Auction (中贸圣佳国际拍卖) | Dec 2024 |

**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 25 | $3,229 |
| Works on paper | 5 | $320 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 9 | $5,398 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $3,137 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 95 results from 14 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Wang Fu is a Chinese artist with 143 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $5,336. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Wang Fu sold in 2026 for $5,918, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Wang Fu work worth?

Across 95 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wang Fu work is $5,336.

The median Wang Fu work on paper sells for $7,084 across 30 lots.

The median Wang Fu print sells for $3,488 across 9 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 | 9 | $3,488 | $28,494 | — | 2026-04-15 |
| Paintings | 2 | — | — | 50% | 2018-05-18 |
| Works on Paper | 33 | $7,084‡ | $3.1M‡ | 90.9% | 2025-08-13 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | — | — | — | 2014-12-02 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 9 | $723,826‡ | $3.1M‡ | — | 2019-12-03 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 17 | $2,461–$43,711‡ | $7,084‡ | $723,826‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $3,980–$552,500‡ | $10,031‡ | $1M‡ |

‡ 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 | 2018 | $3.1M‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $1M‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $28,494 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $5,089 |

‡ 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 Wang Fu worth?

Across 95 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wang Fu work is $5,336. The median Wang Fu work on paper sells for $7,084 across 30 lots. The median Wang Fu print sells for $3,488 across 9 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Wang Fu work on paper?

Based on 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wang Fu work on paper is $7,084. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Wang Fu's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Wang Fu work on paper is $3,127,129. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a medium Wang Fu work on paper?

Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Wang Fu work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $7,084, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Wang Fu's auction record?

Wang Fu's auction record is $3,127,129, set in 2018. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Wang Fu auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/wang-fu (updated 2026-11-02).

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.