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

# Wu Peifu (1874–1939)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 128 auction results for Wu Peifu at 16 houses since 1994. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,714 including buyer’s premium (middle half $560–$2,805, n=10). The auction record is $25,000 for Ink Bamboo (2017, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ink Bamboo, 1874 | Ink Bamboo | $25,000 | Christie's | Mar 2017 |
| 2 | Calligraphy, 1874 | Horizontal scroll, ink on paper | $15,230 | Christie's | Apr 2005 |
| 3 | 草书五言联 | 水墨纸本 | $14,923 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Apr 2013 |
| 4 | five-character calligraphy couplet in running script | Ink on paper | $12,507 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2021 |
| 5 | Ink Bamboo, 1874 | Ink Bamboo | $7,257 | Christie's | Mar 2007 |
| 6 | Seven-character Pome in Cursive Script, 1874 | Hanging scroll, ink on paper | $6,102 | Christie's | Aug 2023 |
| 7 | 潇湘风雨 | Japanese original old mounting | $5,627 | China Zhonghongxin International Auction | Dec 2020 |
| 8 | 吴佩孚 丁巳（1917）年作 草书 立轴, 1917 | Grass script hanging scroll | $5,064 | Duoyunxuan Auction (上海朵云轩拍卖) | Jun 2024 |
| 9 | 草书七言联 镜心 | 水墨纸本 | $4,905 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Nov 2019 |
| 10 | Couplet de calligraphies de style d'herbe ¦ 吳佩孚 草書五言聯 ¦ Wu Peifu (1874-1939) Calligraphy Couplet in Cursive Script | Ink on paper, hanging scrolls | $4,890 | Sotheby's | Dec 2020 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 16 | $3,192 |
| Works on paper | 18 | $3,141 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 16 | $3,872 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 6 | $3,141 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 128 results from 16 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Wu Peifu is a Chinese artist with 171 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $3,083. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Wu Peifu is recorded as sold in 2025 for $3,285; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Wu Peifu work worth?

Across 128 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wu Peifu work is $3,083.

The median Wu Peifu work on paper sells for $3,010 across 51 lots.

The median Wu Peifu painting sells for $4,283 across 3 lots.

The median Wu Peifu photograph sells for $4,602 across 1 lots.

Large (over 120 cm) Wu Peifu work on papers typically sell for $1,244–$6,977 (the middle half of 32 sold 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 | 3 | $4,283‡ | $4,641‡ | — | 2022-12-28 |
| Works on Paper | 51 | $3,010‡ | $25,000 | — | 2026-09-10 |
| Photography | 1 | $4,602 | $4,602 | — | 2024-06-11 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $18,841‡ | $25,000 | — | 2020-10-17 |

‡ 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) | 11 | $1,139–$3,141‡ | $1,908‡ | $6,102 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 32 | $1,244–$6,977‡ | $3,751‡ | $25,000 |

‡ 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 | 2017 | $25,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $22,451‡ |
| Paintings | 2021 | $4,641‡ |
| Photography | 2024 | $4,602 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $4,283‡ |

‡ 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 Peifu worth?

Across 128 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wu Peifu work is $3,083. The median Wu Peifu work on paper sells for $3,010 across 51 lots. The median Wu Peifu painting sells for $4,283 across 3 lots. The median Wu Peifu photograph sells for $4,602 across 1 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Wu Peifu work on papers typically sell for $1,244–$6,977 (the middle half of 32 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Based on 51 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wu Peifu work on paper is $3,010. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Wu Peifu work on paper is $25,000.

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

Based on 32 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Wu Peifu work on paper (large (over 120 cm)) is $3,751, 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 Peifu work on paper?

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Wu Peifu work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,908, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Wu Peifu's auction record is $25,000, set in 2017.

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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 Peifu auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/wu-peifu (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.