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

# Wu Li (1632–1718)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 24 auction results for Wu Li at 6 houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $29,113 including buyer’s premium (middle half $18,785–$67,339, n=10). The auction record is $5,645,944 for Landscape with Pines and Chrysanthemums for Taopu (2024, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Landscape with Pines and Chrysanthemums for Taopu, 1718 | Ink | $5,645,944 | Christie's | Nov 2024 |
| 2 | Landscapes, 1718 | Ink | $484,973 | Christie's | May 2017 |
| 3 | Landscape after Wang Meng | Ink on gold paper, fan leaf | $360,019 | Sotheby's | Apr 2025 |
| 4 | Landscape after Wang Meng | Ink on paper, fan leaf | $231,643 | Sotheby's | Oct 2024 |
| 5 | Spring Village, 1955 | Ink and colour on paper, handscroll | $225,869 | Bonhams | Jun 2021 |
| 6 | Cross River at Autumn Night, 1671 | Ink and colour on silk, hanging scroll | $208,742 | Sotheby's | Apr 2022 |
| 7 | Landscape after Ni Zan, 1718 | Ink | $191,089 | Christie's | May 2022 |
| 8 | Landscape, 1679 | Ink on paper, fan leaf | $84,936 | Sotheby's | Oct 2024 |
| 9 | Landscape dedicated to Huizi | Ink on paper, fan leaf | $73,640 | Sotheby's | Apr 2025 |
| 10 | Bamboo and Rock, 1718 | Scroll, mounted and framed, ink on silk | $48,434 | Christie's | May 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 19 | $48,434 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $113,383 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 10 | $55,326 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 24 results from 6 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Wu Li is a Chinese artist with 26 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $28,446. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Wu Li sold in 2025 for $48,434, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Wu Li work worth?

Across 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wu Li work is $28,446.

The median Wu Li work on paper sells for $48,434 across 19 lots.

The median Wu Li painting sells for $1,575 across 4 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 | 4 | $1,575‡ | $2,100‡ | — | 2025-01-23 |
| Works on Paper | 21 | $48,434‡ | $5.6M | 90.5% | 2025-11-05 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $231,643 | $5.6M | — | 2025-04-10 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $19,637–$208,742 | $73,640 | $360,019 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $12,398–$217,174 | $113,383 | $5.6M |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $5.6M |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $484,973 |
| Paintings | 2006 | $2,100‡ |
| Paintings | 2020 | $1,650‡ |

‡ 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 Li worth?

Across 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wu Li work is $28,446. The median Wu Li work on paper sells for $48,434 across 19 lots. The median Wu Li painting sells for $1,575 across 4 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wu Li work on paper is $48,434. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Wu Li work on paper is $5,645,944.

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

Wu Li's auction record is $5,645,944, set in 2024.

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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 Li auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/wu-li (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.