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

# Wu Lu (1845–1912)

Wu Lu is a Chinese artist with 32 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $1,567. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Wu Lu sold in 2024 for $5,688, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Wu Lu work worth?

Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wu Lu work is $1,567.

The median Wu Lu work on paper sells for $2,541 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | — | — | — | 2014-07-27 |
| Works on Paper | 16 | $2,541‡ | $15,758‡ | 93.8% | 2024-05-10 |

‡ 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) | 5 | $1,777–$5,088‡ | $2,017‡ | $5,688 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $863–$7,122‡ | $3,065‡ | $15,758‡ |

‡ 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 | 2014 | $15,758‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $14,629‡ |

‡ 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 Lu worth?

Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wu Lu work is $1,567. The median Wu Lu work on paper sells for $2,541 across 15 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wu Lu work on paper is $2,541. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Wu Lu work on paper is $15,758. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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

Wu Lu's auction record is $15,758, set in 2014. 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 Lu auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/wu-lu (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.