Wu Qian
Wu Qian is a Chinese artist with 22 auction lots recorded since 1996, median price $1,909. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Wu Qian sold in 2025 for $4,048, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Wu Qian on OpeningBid →What is a Wu Qian work worth?
Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wu Qian work is $1,909.
The median Wu Qian painting sells for $17,438 across 1 lots.
The median Wu Qian print sells for $3,423 across 2 lots.
The median Wu Qian work on paper sells for $162 across 1 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 | 2 | $3,423‡ | $4,048 | — | 2025-11-23 |
| Paintings | 2 | $17,438 | $17,438 | 50% | 2024-06-12 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $162 | $162 | — | 2025-10-27 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Wu Qian's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $3,423. Paintings (2 lots) median $17,438, record $17,438. A typical Wu Qian painting sells for around 5.1× the price of a typical print.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2024 | $17,438 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $4,048 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $2,797‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $162 |
‡ 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 Qian worth?
Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wu Qian work is $1,909. The median Wu Qian painting sells for $17,438 across 1 lots. The median Wu Qian print sells for $3,423 across 2 lots. The median Wu Qian work on paper sells for $162 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Wu Qian's auction record?
Wu Qian's auction record is $48,460, set in 2022.
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