Wu Bin (b. 1500)
What is Wu Bin’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 42 auction results for Wu Bin at 9 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,283 including buyer’s premium (middle half $322–$73,101, n=5). The auction record is $779,224 for Stream under Lofty Peaks (2018, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stream under Lofty Peaks | Ink | $779,224 | Christie's | Nov 2018 |
| 2 | Bathing in Lotus | 设色纸本 | $584,773 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2016 |
| 3 | Monumental mountains, 1604 | Ink and colour on gold paper, fan leaf | $556,394 | Sotheby's | Apr 2025 |
| 4 | Birds in Spring, 1791 | Ink | $73,101 | Christie's | Apr 2025 |
| 5 | GATHERING AT THE ORCHID PAVILION | Ink and color on gold paper, fan leaf | $40,000 | Sotheby's | Sep 2013 |
| 6 | Landscape Scroll | 水墨纸本 | $20,065 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Apr 2012 |
| 7 | 咏梅图 | Album leaf | $15,847 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | May 2015 |
| 8 | 沧溟旭日图 | 设色纸本 | $15,707 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Aug 2010 |
| 9 | Eighteen Arhats | 设色纸本 | $9,070 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Oct 2013 |
| 10 | Flower and Plants, 19th century | A set of twelve leaves, mounted as four hanging scrolls, ink and colour on paper | $8,055 | Christie's | Oct 2005 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 5 | $40,000 |
| Other | 5 | $15,847 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 42 results from 9 houses · How we compute these figures
Wu Bin is a Chinese artist with 58 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $20,065. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Wu Bin sold in 2025 for $73,101, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
See the full Wu Bin record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Wu Bin on OpeningBid →What is a Wu Bin work worth?
Across 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wu Bin work is $20,065.
The median Wu Bin work on paper sells for $28,951 across 13 lots.
The median Wu Bin painting sells for $10,953 across 6 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 | 7 | $10,953‡ | $49,547‡ | 85.7% | 2025-05-26 |
| Works on Paper | 13 | $28,951‡ | $66.8M‡ | — | 2025-04-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $4.4M‡ | $66.8M‡ | — | 2025-04-10 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $11,130–$61,665‡ | $23,857‡ | $556,394 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $20,065–$53,151‡ | $29,200‡ | $779,224 |
‡ 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 | 2020 | $66.8M‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $779,224 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $49,547‡ |
| Paintings | 2010 | $15,707 |
‡ 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 Wu Bin worth?
Across 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wu Bin work is $20,065. The median Wu Bin work on paper sells for $28,951 across 13 lots. The median Wu Bin painting sells for $10,953 across 6 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Wu Bin work on paper?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wu Bin work on paper is $28,951. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Wu Bin's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Wu Bin work on paper is $66,753,376. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is Wu Bin's auction record?
Wu Bin's auction record is $66,753,376, set in 2020. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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