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

# Wu Guangyu (1908–1970)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 139 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.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TRAVELLING IN THE MOUNTAIN, 1938 | Ink and colour on silk | $262,204 | Christie's | May 2005 |
| 2 | 贵妃出浴, 1950年作 | 设色纸本 | $56,794 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2011 |
| 3 | Five Beauties | 设色绢本 | $41,530 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2013 |
| 4 | 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 |
| 5 | 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 |
| 6 | Xichun Painting in Grand View Garden, 1908 | Ink and colour on silk, hanging scroll | $16,564 | Bonhams | Oct 2026 |
| 7 | Yang Guifei after Bath, 1908 | Burlap | $15,000 | Christie's | Sep 2017 |
| 8 | 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 |
| 9 | Ten hanging scrolls of line drawing figures, 1963年作 | 设色纸本 | $10,186 | China Zhonghongxin International Auction | Jun 2026 |
| 10 | 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 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 23 | $4,006 |
| Works on paper | 15 | $2,370 |
| Paintings | 6 | $2,201 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $16,564 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 29 | $1,808 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 139 results from 16 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Wu Guangyu is a Chinese artist with 195 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $2,717. 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.

## What is a Wu Guangyu work worth?

Across 139 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wu Guangyu work is $2,717.

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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Wu Guangyu worth?

Across 139 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wu Guangyu work is $2,717. 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.

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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 Guangyu auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/wu-guangyu (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.