Wu Guxiang (1848–1903)
What is Wu Guxiang’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 291 auction results for Wu Guxiang at 15 houses since 1995. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,407 including buyer’s premium (middle half $653–$5,066, n=9). The auction record is $36,757 for Blue and green landscape handscroll (2016, Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blue and green landscape handscroll, 1894年作 | 设色绢本 | $36,757 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2016 |
| 2 | 民国 吴毂祥竹臂搁 | Bamboo | $22,244 | China Sungari International Auction (中贸圣佳国际拍卖) | May 2015 |
| 3 | 桃源春涧图, 1885 | Handscroll | $14,766 | Duoyunxuan Auction (上海朵云轩拍卖) | Jul 2025 |
| 4 | 空山闲居, 1887 | 设色纸本 | $7,711 | China Guardian (中国嘉德) | Mar 2019 |
| 5 | Village Spring Scenery, 1892 | 设色纸本 | $7,069 | China Guardian (中国嘉德) | Mar 2019 |
| 6 | Four-Panel Landscape Screen, 1895 | Ink and color on paper | $5,943 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jul 2026 |
| 7 | 仿古山水, 1879 | Painting | $5,642 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Oct 2017 |
| 8 | Dongshan Sizhu | Hanging scroll | $5,234 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Oct 2016 |
| 9 | Landscape four-panel hanging scroll, 1896 | Ink and color on paper | $5,066 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2024 |
| 10 | 洞庭行旅图 | 设色纸本 | $4,439 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Apr 2016 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 23 | $2,480 |
| Paintings | 6 | $1,494 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 10 | $3,273 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 9 | $1,685 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 291 results from 15 houses · How we compute these figures
Wu Guxiang is a Chinese artist with 357 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $2,480. 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 Guxiang sold in 2026 for $5,943, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Wu Guxiang on OpeningBid →What is a Wu Guxiang work worth?
Across 291 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wu Guxiang work is $2,480.
The median Wu Guxiang painting sells for $2,981 across 43 lots.
The median Wu Guxiang work on paper sells for $1,969 across 24 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 | 48 | $2,981†‡ | $14,692† | 89.6% | 2025-04-18 |
| Works on Paper | 27 | $1,969‡ | $5,943 | 88.9% | 2026-07-20 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $22,597‡ | $53,188‡ | — | 2019-06-03 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $1,115–$3,492‡ | $2,616‡ | $3,707 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $1,578–$4,303‡ | $1,992‡ | $5,943 |
‡ 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 | 2017 | $14,692† |
| Paintings | 2006 | $7,704‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $5,943 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $5,066 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 Guxiang worth?
Across 291 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wu Guxiang work is $2,480. The median Wu Guxiang painting sells for $2,981 across 43 lots. The median Wu Guxiang work on paper sells for $1,969 across 24 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 Guxiang painting?
Based on 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wu Guxiang painting is $2,981. 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 Guxiang's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Wu Guxiang painting is $14,692. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $14,692 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a Wu Guxiang work on paper?
Based on 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wu Guxiang work on paper is $1,969. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Wu Guxiang's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Wu Guxiang work on paper is $5,943.
What is Wu Guxiang's auction record?
Wu Guxiang's auction record is $53,188, set in 2013. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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