Wu Guangyu (1908–1970)
What is Wu Guangyu’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 141 auction results for Wu Guangyu at 16 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $881 including buyer’s premium (middle half $630–$2,097, n=22). The auction record is $262,204 for TRAVELLING IN THE MOUNTAIN (2005, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TRAVELLING IN THE MOUNTAIN, 1938 | Ink and colour on silk | $262,204 | Christie's | May 2005 |
| 2 | Five Beauties | 设色绢本 | $41,530 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2013 |
| 3 | God of Longevity, 1964 | Ink and color on paper | $22,055 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jul 2026 |
| 4 | 桐荫贵妇, 1926年作 | 设色绢本 | $17,167 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2012 |
| 5 | Xichun Painting in Grand View Garden, 1908 | Ink and colour on silk, hanging scroll | $16,564 | Bonhams | Oct 2026 |
| 6 | Yang Guifei after Bath, 1908 | Burlap | $15,000 | Christie's | Sep 2017 |
| 7 | Returning Herds Under Willow Shade, 1942 | Ink and color on silk | $12,906 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jul 2026 |
| 8 | Ten hanging scrolls of line drawing figures, 1963年作 | 设色纸本 | $10,186 | China Zhonghongxin International Auction | Jun 2026 |
| 9 | 携子游园, 1941 年作 | 设色纸本 | $8,240 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2006 |
| 10 | 婴戏图 | 设色纸本 | $5,713 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Nov 2005 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 20 | $3,653 |
| Works on paper | 15 | $2,370 |
| Paintings | 5 | $800 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $16,564 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 28 | $1,264 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 141 results from 16 houses · How we compute these figures
Wu Guangyu is a Chinese artist with 198 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $2,198. 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 Guangyu sold in 2026 for $16,564, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Wu Guangyu on OpeningBid →What is a Wu Guangyu work worth?
Across 141 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wu Guangyu work is $2,198.
The median Wu Guangyu work on paper sells for $1,549 across 21 lots.
The median Wu Guangyu painting sells for $1,936 across 20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 22 | $1,936‡ | $12,906 | 90.9% | 2026-09-11 |
| Works on Paper | 23 | $1,549‡ | $262,204 | 91.3% | 2026-09-11 |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | — | 2022-12-08 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $31,792‡ | $262,204 | — | 2026-10-07 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $688–$3,164‡ | $1,547‡ | $6,198 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $1,270–$4,000‡ | $2,451‡ | $12,906 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 17 | $720–$3,178‡ | $1,281‡ | $262,204 |
‡ 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 | 2005 | $262,204 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $22,055 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $12,906 |
| Paintings | 2009 | $10,664‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Wu Guangyu worth?
Across 141 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wu Guangyu work is $2,198. The median Wu Guangyu work on paper sells for $1,549 across 21 lots. The median Wu Guangyu painting sells for $1,936 across 20 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 Guangyu work on paper?
Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wu Guangyu work on paper is $1,549. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Wu Guangyu's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Wu Guangyu work on paper is $262,204.
What is the average price of a Wu Guangyu painting?
Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wu Guangyu painting is $1,936. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Wu Guangyu's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Wu Guangyu painting is $12,906.
What is the average price of a medium Wu Guangyu work on paper?
Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Wu Guangyu work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,281, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Wu Guangyu's auction record?
Wu Guangyu's auction record is $262,204, set in 2005.
See the full Wu Guangyu record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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