Wang Wu (1632–1690)
Wang Wu is a Chinese artist with 91 auction lots recorded since 1996, median price $6,516. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Wang Wu sold in 2026 for $8,166, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Wang Wu on OpeningBid →What is a Wang Wu work worth?
Across 59 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wang Wu work is $6,516.
The median Wang Wu painting sells for $3,413 across 12 lots.
The median Wang Wu work on paper sells for $16,227 across 8 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 | 13 | $3,413‡ | $103,862‡ | 92.3% | 2021-09-28 |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $16,227‡ | $204,648‡ | — | 2026-04-04 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $204,227‡ | $434,403 | — | 2021-12-04 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $204,648‡ |
| Paintings | 2016 | $103,862‡ |
| Paintings | 2016 | $44,712‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $32,267‡ |
‡ 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 Wang Wu worth?
Across 59 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wang Wu work is $6,516. The median Wang Wu painting sells for $3,413 across 12 lots. The median Wang Wu work on paper sells for $16,227 across 8 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Wang Wu painting?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wang Wu painting is $3,413. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Wang Wu's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Wang Wu painting is $103,862. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is Wang Wu's auction record?
Wang Wu's auction record is $430,557, set in 2016. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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