> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/wu-qingxia-2 · updated 2026-11-02

# Wu Qingxia (1910–2008)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 777 auction results for Wu Qingxia at 19 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,457 including buyer’s premium (middle half $704–$3,267, n=57). The auction record is $334,160 for 鱼跃图 (2012, Duoyunxuan Auction (上海朵云轩拍卖)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 鱼跃图, 1988 | 镜片 | $334,160 | Duoyunxuan Auction (上海朵云轩拍卖) | Jul 2012 |
| 2 | WU QINGXIA (BORN 1910), 1940 | Ink and colour on paper | $167,501 | Christie's | May 2006 |
| 3 | Goddess of the Luo River, 1954 | Ink and colour on silk, framed | $49,025 | Sotheby's | Apr 2026 |
| 4 | 化龙图 | 设色纸本 | $45,441 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Oct 2015 |
| 5 | 蕉荫仕女·人物 | 设色纸本 | $44,622 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jul 2011 |
| 6 | De Li Tu Jing Xin | 设色纸本 | $34,013 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Oct 2013 |
| 7 | 寻乐图·行书宋人诗, 1944年作 | 设色纸本 | $26,435 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Apr 2011 |
| 8 | 芦雁图, 1940年作 | 设色绢本 | $18,055 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Sep 2015 |
| 9 | 芦雁 镜心 | 设色纸本 | $14,541 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Oct 2015 |
| 10 | Algae 镜心 (Fish Leaping over the Dragon Gate), 1940 | Ink and color on paper | $13,497 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | May 2024 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 24 | $2,395 |
| Other | 80 | $2,245 |
| Paintings | 26 | $1,961 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $10,617 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $3,984 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 53 | $1,601 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 777 results from 19 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Wu Qingxia is a Chinese artist with 995 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $3,302. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Wu Qingxia sold in 2026 for $4,076, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Wu Qingxia work worth?

Across 777 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wu Qingxia work is $3,302.

The median Wu Qingxia painting sells for $3,235 across 121 lots.

The median Wu Qingxia work on paper sells for $2,407 across 52 lots.

The median Wu Qingxia photograph sells for $3,022 across 10 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Wu Qingxia paintings typically sell for $1,190–$11,212 (the middle half of 42 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Wu Qingxia work on papers typically sell for $1,217–$3,984 (the middle half of 26 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 | 131 | $3,235‡ | $81,364‡ | 92.4% | 2026-04-10 |
| Works on Paper | 55 | $2,407‡ | $167,501 | 94.5% | 2026-09-10 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $7,614 | $7,614 | — | 2024-07-13 |
| Photography | 11 | $3,022‡ | $8,851 | 90.9% | 2024-12-14 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 15 | $50,668‡ | $334,160 | — | 2026-04-10 |

‡ 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) | 14 | $1,487–$5,016‡ | $1,939‡ | $81,364‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 42 | $1,190–$11,212‡ | $4,385‡ | $49,025 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $6,416–$27,237‡ | $10,245‡ | $63,129 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $2,151–$4,069‡ | $2,476‡ | $15,742‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 26 | $1,217–$3,984‡ | $1,887‡ | $40,930‡ |

‡ 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 | 2006 | $167,501 |
| Paintings | 2013 | $81,364‡ |
| Paintings | 2011 | $63,129 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $40,930‡ |
| Photography | 2014 | $8,851 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $7,614 |
| Photography | 2024 | $4,747 |

‡ 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 Qingxia worth?

Across 777 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wu Qingxia work is $3,302. The median Wu Qingxia painting sells for $3,235 across 121 lots. The median Wu Qingxia work on paper sells for $2,407 across 52 lots. The median Wu Qingxia photograph sells for $3,022 across 10 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Wu Qingxia paintings typically sell for $1,190–$11,212 (the middle half of 42 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Wu Qingxia work on papers typically sell for $1,217–$3,984 (the middle half of 26 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Based on 121 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wu Qingxia painting is $3,235. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Wu Qingxia painting is $81,364. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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

Based on 52 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wu Qingxia work on paper is $2,407. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Wu Qingxia work on paper is $167,501.

### What is the average price of a Wu Qingxia photograph?

Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wu Qingxia photograph is $3,022. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Wu Qingxia's most expensive photograph?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Wu Qingxia photograph is $8,851.

### What is the average price of a medium Wu Qingxia painting?

Based on 42 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Wu Qingxia painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,385, 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 Qingxia work on paper?

Based on 26 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Wu Qingxia work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,887, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Wu Qingxia's auction record is $334,160, set in 2012.

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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 Qingxia auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/wu-qingxia-2 (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.