> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/wu-jingting · updated 2026-11-02

# Wu Jingting (1904–1972)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 127 auction results for Wu Jingting at 15 houses since 1995. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,277 including buyer’s premium (middle half $639–$1,854, n=13). The auction record is $118,756 for Amidst Mountains and Rivers (2026, Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amidst Mountains and Rivers, 1963 | Ink and color on paper | $118,756 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jul 2026 |
| 2 | SNOWY MOUNTAINS, 1939 | Ink and colour on paper, hanging scroll | $29,028 | Sotheby's | Apr 2009 |
| 3 | Travelling in Autumn Mountains, 1936 | Ink and colour on paper, hanging scroll | $29,012 | Sotheby's | Apr 2014 |
| 4 | Landscapes, 1904 | Album of eight leaves, ink and colour on paper | $13,708 | Christie's | Mar 2007 |
| 5 | Visiting The Friends and Calligraphy, 1929 | Ink and color on paper | $9,527 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | May 2024 |
| 6 | 赤壁夜游, 1938 | 镜心 | $7,887 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Oct 2018 |
| 7 | 赤壁夜游图, 1945 | 绘画 | $7,579 | Shanghai Fanhua Auction | Dec 2013 |
| 8 | Moonlit Night, 1964 | Hanging scroll | $7,496 | Beijing Ginza Auction (北京银座拍卖) | May 2013 |
| 9 | 山高月小, 1934年作 | 设色绢本 | $7,487 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2018 |
| 10 | Pavilion by the Cliff, 1933 | Ink and colour on silk, framed | $6,503 | Sotheby's | Oct 2020 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 13 | $5,609 |
| Paintings | 9 | $1,801 |
| Other | 17 | $1,568 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 16 | $3,260 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $2,677 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $1,568 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 127 results from 15 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Wu Jingting is a Chinese artist with 168 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $3,590. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Wu Jingting sold in 2026 for $118,756, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Wu Jingting work worth?

Across 127 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wu Jingting work is $3,590.

The median Wu Jingting work on paper sells for $4,272 across 24 lots.

The median Wu Jingting painting sells for $3,812 across 19 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 | $3,812‡ | $7,887 | — | 2025-10-27 |
| Works on Paper | 26 | $4,272‡ | $118,756 | 92.3% | 2026-07-19 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $29,012‡ | $118,756 | — | 2026-07-19 |

‡ 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) | 5 | $1,801–$5,238‡ | $3,809‡ | $5,669‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $1,085–$5,744‡ | $3,640‡ | $7,579 |

‡ 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) | 12 | $1,462–$5,833‡ | $3,219‡ | $118,756 |

‡ 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 | 2026 | $118,756 |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $29,028 |
| Paintings | 2018 | $7,887 |
| Paintings | 2013 | $7,579 |

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 Jingting worth?

Across 127 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wu Jingting work is $3,590. The median Wu Jingting work on paper sells for $4,272 across 24 lots. The median Wu Jingting painting sells for $3,812 across 19 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Based on 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wu Jingting work on paper is $4,272. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Wu Jingting work on paper is $118,756.

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

Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wu Jingting painting is $3,812. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Wu Jingting painting is $7,887.

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

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Wu Jingting work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,219, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Wu Jingting's auction record is $118,756, set in 2026.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Wu Jingting auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/wu-jingting (updated 2026-11-02).

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.