Wu Guanzhong (1919–2010)
Wu Guanzhong is a Chinese artist with 1,135 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $307,550. 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 Guanzhong sold in 2026 for $357,060, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 939 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wu Guanzhong work is $307,550.
The median Wu Guanzhong painting sells for $519,394 across 450 lots.
The median Wu Guanzhong work on paper sells for $87,864 across 95 lots.
The median Wu Guanzhong print sells for $1,865 across 38 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Wu Guanzhong paintings typically sell for $226,649–$1,117,642 (the middle half of 215 sold lots).
Large (over 120 cm) Wu Guanzhong paintings typically sell for $702,991–$1,968,691 (the middle half of 108 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 44 | $1,865†‡ | $21,032 | 86.4% | 2026-07-20 |
| Paintings | 456 | $519,394†‡ | $19.5M | — | 2026-09-12 |
| Works on Paper | 104 | $87,864†‡ | $12.7M | 91.3% | 2026-09-12 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 519 | $723,581†‡ | $25.5M | — | 2026-04-28 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Wu Guanzhong's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (44 lots) median $1,865 with 86.4% sell-through. Paintings (456 lots) median $519,394, record $19,539,915. A typical Wu Guanzhong painting sells for around 279× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 519 lots) the median is $723,581.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $388–$621† | $450† | $1,900 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 16 | $1,642–$9,345†‡ | $6,238†‡ | $16,725‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 107 | $58,025–$423,051†‡ | $220,468†‡ | $7.8M |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 215 | $226,649–$1.1M‡ | $568,897‡ | $11.2M‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 108 | $702,991–$2M‡ | $1.1M‡ | $19.5M |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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) | 49 | $9,437–$218,940†‡ | $62,098†‡ | $1.1M |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 32 | $28,565–$764,763‡ | $151,667‡ | $4.6M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $886,810–$4.8M† | $1.6M† | $12.7M |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 | 2020 | $19.5M |
| Paintings | 2011 | $17.8M‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $12.7M |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $5.7M |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $21,032 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $16,725‡ |
‡ 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 Guanzhong worth?
Across 939 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wu Guanzhong work is $307,550. The median Wu Guanzhong painting sells for $519,394 across 450 lots. The median Wu Guanzhong work on paper sells for $87,864 across 95 lots. The median Wu Guanzhong print sells for $1,865 across 38 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Wu Guanzhong paintings typically sell for $226,649–$1,117,642 (the middle half of 215 sold lots). Large (over 120 cm) Wu Guanzhong paintings typically sell for $702,991–$1,968,691 (the middle half of 108 sold 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 Guanzhong painting?
Based on 450 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wu Guanzhong painting is $519,394. 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 Wu Guanzhong's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Wu Guanzhong painting is $19,539,915.
What is the average price of a Wu Guanzhong work on paper?
Based on 95 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wu Guanzhong work on paper is $87,864. 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 Wu Guanzhong's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Wu Guanzhong work on paper is $12,730,081.
What is the average price of a Wu Guanzhong print?
Based on 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wu Guanzhong print is $1,865. 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 Wu Guanzhong's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Wu Guanzhong print is $21,032.
What is the average price of a medium Wu Guanzhong painting?
Based on 215 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Wu Guanzhong painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $568,897, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a large Wu Guanzhong painting?
Based on 108 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Wu Guanzhong painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $1,126,685, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Wu Guanzhong's auction record?
Wu Guanzhong's auction record is $25,531,821, set in 2016.
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