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

# Wu Changshuo (1844–1927)

## What is Wu Changshuo’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 3,661 auction results for Wu Changshuo at 46 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $13,727 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,941–$42,093, n=301). The auction record is $31,627,614 for Twelve Screens of Flowers (2017, Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Twelve Screens of Flowers, 1915-1916年作 | 水墨纸本 | $31,627,614 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2017 |
| 2 | Album of Flowers, Vegetables and Objects, 1844 | Ink | $2,354,280 | Christie's | Dec 2020 |
| 3 | 来修齐田黄章 | Seal | $2,251,699 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2013 |
| 4 | 富贵花开, 1917年作 | 设色纸本 | $1,875,194 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2018 |
| 5 | Plum, Orchid, Chrysanthemum and Bamboo, 1920 | Ink and colour on paper | $1,563,343 | Christie's | May 2006 |
| 6 | CATTAIL AND ROCK, 1906 | Ink and color on paper, hanging scroll | $1,453,187 | Sotheby's | Apr 2011 |
| 7 | ORCHID Scroll | Ink on silk | $1,420,274 | Christie's | May 2005 |
| 8 | FLOWERS, 1905 | Ink on paper; ink and colour on paper, album of twelve leaves | $931,605 | Sotheby's | Oct 2009 |
| 9 | Flowers, 1918年作 | 设色纸本 | $924,128 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2011 |
| 10 | POMEGRANATE, 1920 | Ink and colour on satin | $831,973 | Christie's | Oct 2004 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Prints | 5 | $44,324 |
| Works on paper | 557 | $38,861 |
| Other | 468 | $25,744 |
| Paintings | 69 | $15,120 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 430 | $45,623 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 149 | $21,266 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 190 | $16,139 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 3,661 results from 46 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Wu Changshuo is a Chinese artist with 4,764 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $32,228. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Wu Changshuo sold in 2026 for $67,631, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Wu Changshuo work worth?

Across 3,661 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wu Changshuo work is $32,228.

The median Wu Changshuo work on paper sells for $44,987 across 1,184 lots.

The median Wu Changshuo painting sells for $29,823 across 213 lots.

The median Wu Changshuo sculpture sells for $24,340 across 43 lots.

Large (over 120 cm) Wu Changshuo work on papers typically sell for $26,251–$119,212 (the middle half of 549 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Wu Changshuo work on papers typically sell for $7,292–$59,971 (the middle half of 216 sold lots).

Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 23 | $2,265‡ | $142,808 | 95.7% | 2025-11-23 |
| Paintings | 232 | $29,823†‡ | $622,734‡ | 91.8% | 2026-09-10 |
| Works on Paper | 1,280 | $44,987†‡ | $31.6M | 92.5% | 2026-10-28 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 52 | $24,340‡ | $307,340‡ | 82.7% | 2025-12-07 |
| Photography | 2 | $960 | $960 | — | 2024-03-11 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 512 | $193,461†‡ | $31.6M | — | 2026-10-07 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Wu Changshuo's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (23 lots) median $2,265 with 95.7% sell-through. Paintings (232 lots) median $29,823, record $622,734. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Wu Changshuo painting sells for around 13× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 512 lots) the median is $193,461.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $462–$2,833‡ | $575‡ | $14,887 |

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

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 18 | $670–$35,790†‡ | $9,780†‡ | $75,562‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 47 | $3,492–$55,205‡ | $19,819‡ | $289,798‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 41 | $30,690–$190,415‡ | $81,223‡ | $622,734‡ |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 64 | $5,356–$52,825‡ | $19,579‡ | $2.4M |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 216 | $7,292–$59,971‡ | $19,754‡ | $1.6M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 549 | $26,251–$119,212†‡ | $54,936†‡ | $31.6M |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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 | 2017 | $31.6M |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $6.2M‡ |
| Paintings | 2011 | $622,734‡ |
| Paintings | 2010 | $525,877‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2017 | $307,340‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $142,808 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $130,117 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $53,791 |

‡ 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 Changshuo worth?

Across 3,661 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wu Changshuo work is $32,228. The median Wu Changshuo work on paper sells for $44,987 across 1,184 lots. The median Wu Changshuo painting sells for $29,823 across 213 lots. The median Wu Changshuo sculpture sells for $24,340 across 43 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Wu Changshuo work on papers typically sell for $26,251–$119,212 (the middle half of 549 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Wu Changshuo work on papers typically sell for $7,292–$59,971 (the middle half of 216 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is the average price of a Wu Changshuo work on paper?

Based on 1,184 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wu Changshuo work on paper is $44,987. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is Wu Changshuo's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Wu Changshuo work on paper is $31,627,614.

### What is the average price of a Wu Changshuo painting?

Based on 213 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wu Changshuo painting is $29,823. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is Wu Changshuo's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Wu Changshuo painting is $622,734. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a Wu Changshuo sculpture?

Based on 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wu Changshuo sculpture is $24,340. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Wu Changshuo's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Wu Changshuo sculpture is $307,340. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a large Wu Changshuo work on paper?

Based on 549 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Wu Changshuo work on paper (large (over 120 cm)) is $54,936, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is the average price of a medium Wu Changshuo work on paper?

Based on 216 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Wu Changshuo work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $19,754, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Wu Changshuo's auction record is $31,627,614, set in 2017.

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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, “Wu Changshuo auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/wu-changshuo (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.