Wu Hufan (1894–1968)
What is Wu Hufan’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 389 auction results for Wu Hufan at 28 houses since 1995. Over the last 24 months the median price was $4,740 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,244–$13,310, n=42). The auction record is $3,350,021 for Light Snow over Tongguan Scroll (2006, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Light Snow over Tongguan Scroll, 1949 | Ink and colour with gold on paper | $3,350,021 | Christie's | May 2006 |
| 2 | Verdant Mountains in Morning Mist, 1936 | Ink and colour on paper, hanging scroll | $1,512,111 | Sotheby's | Oct 2022 |
| 3 | Verdant Mountains, 1945 | Ink and colour on paper | $1,311,022 | Christie's | May 2005 |
| 4 | Running Stream by the Pines, 1946 | Ink and colour on paper, hanging scroll | $954,531 | Sotheby's | Apr 2023 |
| 5 | PINE TREE, 1949 | Ink and colour on paper | $766,291 | Christie's | Oct 2004 |
| 6 | LANDSCAPE, 1943 | Ink and colour on paper | $700,609 | Christie's | Oct 2004 |
| 7 | 仿赵孟頫鹊华秋色图, 1951 | Ink on paper | $606,407 | Duoyunxuan Auction (上海朵云轩拍卖) | Dec 2013 |
| 8 | Stream in the Mountain, 1944 | 设色纸本 (color on paper) | $477,768 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Oct 2020 |
| 9 | BAMBOO AND ROCK, 1952 | Ink and colour on paper | $284,622 | Christie's | Oct 2004 |
| 10 | Mountain Landscape, 1955 | Ink and color on paper | $252,843 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2024 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 82 | $13,229 |
| Other | 44 | $10,588 |
| Paintings | 16 | $5,980 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 59 | $16,178 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 22 | $11,874 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 32 | $8,971 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 389 results from 28 houses · How we compute these figures
Wu Hufan is a Chinese artist with 550 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $13,068. 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 Hufan sold in 2026 for $13,068, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Wu Hufan on OpeningBid →What is a Wu Hufan work worth?
Across 389 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wu Hufan work is $13,068.
The median Wu Hufan work on paper sells for $19,296 across 173 lots.
The median Wu Hufan painting sells for $10,548 across 36 lots.
The median Wu Hufan print sells for $6,404 across 3 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Wu Hufan work on papers typically sell for $5,000–$75,404 (the middle half of 59 sold lots).
Large (over 120 cm) Wu Hufan work on papers typically sell for $4,163–$34,633 (the middle half of 51 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 | 3 | $6,404‡ | $8,904‡ | — | 2023-07-05 |
| Paintings | 43 | $10,548†‡ | $606,407 | 83.7% | 2026-09-12 |
| Works on Paper | 187 | $19,296†‡ | $3.4M | 92.5% | 2026-07-20 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | — | — | — | 2013-12-17 |
| Photography | 1 | $7,356 | $7,356 | — | 2025-06-07 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 37 | $173,394‡ | $3.4M | — | 2025-06-08 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Wu Hufan's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $6,404. Paintings (43 lots) median $10,548, record $606,407. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 37 lots) the median is $173,394.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $10,015–$42,326‡ | $20,774‡ | $333,899‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $1,618–$29,677‡ | $9,404‡ | $477,768 |
‡ 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) | 20 | $9,359–$41,985‡ | $12,350‡ | $177,482 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 59 | $5,000–$75,404‡ | $22,650‡ | $3.4M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 51 | $4,163–$34,633†‡ | $19,926†‡ | $766,291 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $3.4M |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $1.5M |
| Paintings | 2013 | $606,407 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $477,768 |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $8,904‡ |
| Photography | 2025 | $7,356 |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $6,404‡ |
‡ 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 Hufan worth?
Across 389 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wu Hufan work is $13,068. The median Wu Hufan work on paper sells for $19,296 across 173 lots. The median Wu Hufan painting sells for $10,548 across 36 lots. The median Wu Hufan print sells for $6,404 across 3 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Wu Hufan work on papers typically sell for $5,000–$75,404 (the middle half of 59 sold lots). Large (over 120 cm) Wu Hufan work on papers typically sell for $4,163–$34,633 (the middle half of 51 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 Hufan work on paper?
Based on 173 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wu Hufan work on paper is $19,296. 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 Hufan's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Wu Hufan work on paper is $3,350,021.
What is the average price of a Wu Hufan painting?
Based on 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wu Hufan painting is $10,548. 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 Hufan's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Wu Hufan painting is $606,407.
What is the average price of a medium Wu Hufan work on paper?
Based on 59 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Wu Hufan work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $22,650, 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 Hufan work on paper?
Based on 51 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Wu Hufan work on paper (large (over 120 cm)) is $19,926, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Hufan's auction record?
Wu Hufan's auction record is $3,350,021, set in 2006.
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