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# Wu Botao (1840–1895)

Wu Botao is a Chinese artist with 59 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $3,374. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Wu Botao sold in 2025 for $4,815, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Wu Botao work worth?

Across 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wu Botao work is $3,374.

The median Wu Botao work on paper sells for $3,175 across 2 lots.

The median Wu Botao painting sells for $3,431 across 2 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 | 2 | $3,431‡ | $6,366 | — | 2016-05-28 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $3,175 | $3,374 | — | 2010-11-20 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2016 | $6,366 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $3,374 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $2,976 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $496‡ |

‡ 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 Wu Botao worth?

Across 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wu Botao work is $3,374. The median Wu Botao work on paper sells for $3,175 across 2 lots. The median Wu Botao painting sells for $3,431 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Wu Botao's auction record?

Wu Botao's auction record is $74,948, set in 2013. 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.

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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.