> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/wu-dayu-2 · updated 2026-11-02

# Wu Da-yu (1903–1988)

## What is Wu Da-yu’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 94 auction results for Wu Da-yu at 11 houses since 2012. Over the last 24 months the median price was $25,588 including buyer’s premium (middle half $22,163–$40,670, n=9). The auction record is $2,068,909 for 乾象含章 (2024, China Guardian (中国嘉德)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 乾象含章, 1980 | 布面 油画 | $2,068,909 | China Guardian (中国嘉德) | May 2024 |
| 2 | Untitled-19, 1980年作 | 布面油画裱于纸板 | $1,669,471 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2015 |
| 3 | Jingyun, 1980 | — | $1,248,262 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Apr 2026 |
| 4 | Untitled 5, 1980 | — | $706,885 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Mar 2019 |
| 5 | 花枝粉韵, 1980 | 布面 油画 | $636,587 | China Guardian (中国嘉德) | May 2024 |
| 6 | 采韵54 | — | $574,466 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Apr 2016 |
| 7 | Untitled-36 | — | $561,650 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Oct 2013 |
| 8 | Untitled II-48; & Untitled II-81 | Ink, colour, crayon and colour pen on paper, double-sided | $512,138 | Christie's | May 2016 |
| 9 | Untitled I-788; & Untitled II-51 | Ink and crayon on paper, double-sided | $201,197 | Christie's | May 2016 |
| 10 | 暮余 | — | $105,927 | Duoyunxuan Auction (上海朵云轩拍卖) | Jul 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 9 | $33,290 |
| Other | 23 | $25,742 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 23 | $22,163 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 94 results from 11 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Wu Da-yu is a Chinese artist with 99 auction lots recorded since 2012, median price $18,525. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Wu Da-yu sold in 2026 for $39,039, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Wu Da-yu work worth?

Across 94 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wu Da-yu work is $18,525.

The median Wu Da-yu work on paper sells for $19,110 across 27 lots.

The median Wu Da-yu painting sells for $1,000,696 across 10 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Wu Da-yu work on papers typically sell for $15,905–$36,165 (the middle half of 23 sold 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 | 10 | $1M‡ | $2.1M | — | 2025-12-16 |
| Works on Paper | 27 | $19,110‡ | $512,138 | — | 2026-07-17 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 15 | $706,885‡ | $2.1M | — | 2026-04-06 |

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

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $1M–$1.7M‡ | $1.1M‡ | $2.1M |

‡ 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) | 23 | $15,905–$36,165‡ | $19,110‡ | $512,138 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2024 | $2.1M |
| Paintings | 2019 | $1.8M‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $512,138 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $201,197 |

‡ 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 Da-yu worth?

Across 94 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wu Da-yu work is $18,525. The median Wu Da-yu work on paper sells for $19,110 across 27 lots. The median Wu Da-yu painting sells for $1,000,696 across 10 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Wu Da-yu work on papers typically sell for $15,905–$36,165 (the middle half of 23 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Wu Da-yu work on paper?

Based on 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wu Da-yu work on paper is $19,110. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Wu Da-yu's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Wu Da-yu work on paper is $512,138.

### What is the average price of a small Wu Da-yu work on paper?

Based on 23 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Wu Da-yu work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $19,110, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Wu Da-yu's auction record?

Wu Da-yu's auction record is $2,068,909, set in 2024.

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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 Da-yu auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/wu-dayu-2 (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.