> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/wu-huan-2 · updated 2026-11-01

# Wu Huan (b. 1953)

Wu Huan is a Chinese artist with 60 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $25,446. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Wu Huan is recorded as sold in 2022 for $112,808; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Wu Huan work worth?

Across 55 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wu Huan work is $25,446.

The median Wu Huan painting sells for $36,757 across 19 lots.

The median Wu Huan work on paper sells for $26,508 across 15 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 | 19 | $36,757‡ | $297,351‡ | — | 2023-01-11 |
| Works on Paper | 15 | $26,508‡ | $294,227‡ | — | 2021-12-04 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $222,304‡ | $297,351‡ | — | 2022-07-27 |

‡ 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) | 10 | $11,052–$50,186‡ | $37,677‡ | $70,840‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $37,504–$164,488‡ | $76,276‡ | $297,351‡ |

‡ 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) | 12 | $7,786–$74,475‡ | $22,450‡ | $294,227‡ |

‡ 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 | 2019 | $297,351‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $294,227‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $236,132‡ |
| Paintings | 2019 | $181,715‡ |

‡ 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 Huan worth?

Across 55 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wu Huan work is $25,446. The median Wu Huan painting sells for $36,757 across 19 lots. The median Wu Huan work on paper sells for $26,508 across 15 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wu Huan painting is $36,757. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Wu Huan painting is $297,351. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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

Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wu Huan work on paper is $26,508. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Wu Huan work on paper is $294,227. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Wu Huan work on paper (large (over 120 cm)) is $22,450, 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 medium Wu Huan painting?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Wu Huan painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $37,677, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Wu Huan's auction record is $297,351, set in 2019. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Wu Huan auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/wu-huan-2 (updated 2026-11-01).

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.