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# Wu Qinmu (1894–1953)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 475 auction results for Wu Qinmu at 20 houses since 1995. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,958 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,234–$5,719, n=21). The auction record is $61,137 for 洗象图 (2005, 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 | 洗象图 | — | $61,137 | Duoyunxuan Auction (上海朵云轩拍卖) | Jul 2005 |
| 2 | Autumn Scenery, 1894 | Ink | $60,885 | Christie's | Nov 2017 |
| 3 | Playing Qin at West Creek, 1894 | Ink | $51,612 | Christie's | Jul 2020 |
| 4 | SPRING LAKE, 1938 | Ink and colour on paper, hanging scroll | $41,795 | Sotheby's | Apr 2011 |
| 5 | LANDSCAPE AFTER ANCIENT MASTER, 1934 | Ink and colour on paper, hanging scroll | $38,709 | Sotheby's | Oct 2009 |
| 6 | 云岚烟岫·行书陈与义诗, 1950年作 | 设色金笺 | $35,028 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2016 |
| 7 | Birds on Rock, 1931 | Ink and colour on silk, hanging scroll | $32,238 | Sotheby's | Oct 2014 |
| 8 | LANDSCAPE IMITATING WANG HUI (1632-1717), 1717 | Ink and colour on paper, framed | $32,110 | Sotheby's | Oct 2011 |
| 9 | 湖山放棹, 1946 | Hanging scroll | $28,905 | Beijing Ginza Auction (北京银座拍卖) | Jan 2022 |
| 10 | CYPRESS; CALLIGRAPHY IN XINGSHU, 1938 | Ink and colour on paper; ink on paper, folding fan | $24,083 | Sotheby's | Oct 2011 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 6 | $7,740 |
| Works on paper | 37 | $7,286 |
| Other | 43 | $3,027 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $4,325 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $3,489 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 23 | $3,213 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 475 results from 20 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Wu Qinmu is a Chinese artist with 564 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $4,702. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Wu Qinmu sold in 2026 for $7,286, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Wu Qinmu work worth?

Across 475 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wu Qinmu work is $4,702.

The median Wu Qinmu work on paper sells for $7,344 across 63 lots.

The median Wu Qinmu painting sells for $3,347 across 33 lots.

Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | — | — | — | 2010-12-17 |
| Paintings | 39 | $3,347†‡ | $10,622 | 84.6% | 2026-04-10 |
| Works on Paper | 69 | $7,344‡ | $60,885 | 91.3% | 2026-08-04 |
| Photography | 4 | — | — | — | 2014-12-18 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $41,795† | $61,137 | — | 2020-07-08 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $2,005–$6,938 | $4,203 | $20,875 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $4,179–$9,559‡ | $6,448‡ | $11,333 |

‡ 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 | $60,885 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $51,612 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $10,622 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $8,803 |

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 Qinmu worth?

Across 475 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wu Qinmu work is $4,702. The median Wu Qinmu work on paper sells for $7,344 across 63 lots. The median Wu Qinmu painting sells for $3,347 across 33 lots. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

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

Based on 63 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wu Qinmu work on paper is $7,344. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Wu Qinmu work on paper is $60,885.

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

Based on 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wu Qinmu painting is $3,347. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Wu Qinmu painting is $10,622.

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

Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Wu Qinmu work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $4,203, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Wu Qinmu work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $6,448, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Wu Qinmu's auction record is $61,137, set in 2005.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Wu Qinmu auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/wu-qinmu (updated 2026-11-03).

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.