> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/wang-wu-2 · updated 2026-11-01

# 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Wang Wu auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/wang-wu-2 (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.