Wu Gan (1839–1887)
Wu Gan is a Chinese artist with 20 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $981. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Wu Gan sold in 2026 for $981, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Wu Gan on OpeningBid →What is a Wu Gan work worth?
Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wu Gan work is $981.
The median Wu Gan work on paper sells for $1,149 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 | 1 | — | — | — | 2011-10-14 |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $1,149‡ | $10,484 | — | 2026-05-13 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $841–$1,669‡ | $1,149‡ | $1,987 |
‡ 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 | 2015 | $10,484 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $1,987 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Wu Gan worth?
Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wu Gan work is $981. The median Wu Gan work on paper sells for $1,149 across 8 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Wu Gan's auction record?
Wu Gan's auction record is $10,484, set in 2015.
See the full Wu Gan record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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