> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/wu-guandai · updated 2026-11-03

# Wu Guandai (1862–1929)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 149 auction results for Wu Guandai at 19 houses since 1995. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,441 including buyer’s premium (middle half $522–$2,563, n=8). The auction record is $35,496 for 松筠寄傲图 (2011, 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 | 松筠寄傲图 | Handscroll | $35,496 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2011 |
| 2 | 晴窗读画图, 1921年作 | 设色纸本 | $29,926 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Nov 2005 |
| 3 | 为有源头活水来 草书七言诗 | 纸本 | $28,185 | China Guardian (中国嘉德) | Sep 2013 |
| 4 | Zhong Kui performing magic | 设色纸本 | $20,501 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Sep 2009 |
| 5 | Four Scenes of Flowers and Birds, 1910 | Hanging scroll | $18,285 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | May 2015 |
| 6 | Travellers by the Cliff, 1862 | Ink | $15,221 | Christie's | Nov 2017 |
| 7 | Songfeng · Shufa | 设色纸本 | $14,317 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2016 |
| 8 | Zhong Kui Hui Fa, 1920年作 | 设色纸本 | $14,099 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Apr 2011 |
| 9 | Deer, 1918 | Ink on paper, hanging scroll | $13,072 | Sotheby's | Jun 2026 |
| 10 | 渔家乐, 1917年作 | 设色纸本 | $12,706 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2014 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 32 | $4,281 |
| Works on paper | 12 | $3,351 |
| Paintings | 7 | $2,370 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 17 | $5,237 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 13 | $3,425 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 149 results from 19 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Wu Guandai is a Chinese artist with 188 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $3,422. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Wu Guandai sold in 2026 for $3,886, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Wu Guandai work worth?

Across 149 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wu Guandai work is $3,422.

The median Wu Guandai work on paper sells for $2,544 across 16 lots.

The median Wu Guandai painting sells for $3,419 across 14 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 | 15 | $3,419‡ | $12,706 | 93.3% | 2023-07-10 |
| Works on Paper | 19 | $2,544‡ | $15,221 | 84.2% | 2026-08-04 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $29,055 | $35,496 | — | 2013-09-15 |

‡ 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) | 8 | $1,050–$3,666‡ | $2,749‡ | $5,434‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $1,154–$8,280‡ | $2,544‡ | $15,221 |

‡ 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 | $15,221 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $13,072 |
| Paintings | 2014 | $12,706 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $10,513 |

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 Guandai worth?

Across 149 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wu Guandai work is $3,422. The median Wu Guandai work on paper sells for $2,544 across 16 lots. The median Wu Guandai painting sells for $3,419 across 14 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wu Guandai work on paper is $2,544. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Wu Guandai work on paper is $15,221.

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

Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wu Guandai painting is $3,419. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Wu Guandai painting is $12,706.

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

Wu Guandai's auction record is $35,496, set in 2011.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Wu Guandai auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/wu-guandai (updated 2026-11-03).

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.