Wu Rangzhi (1799–1870)
What is Wu Rangzhi’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 266 auction results for Wu Rangzhi at 16 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $44,497 including buyer’s premium (middle half $10,668–$86,371, n=23). The auction record is $1,024,242 for 清·吴让之刻青田石陈宝晋自用闲章 (2024, Xiling Yinshe Auction (西泠印社拍卖)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 清·吴让之刻青田石陈宝晋自用闲章, 1867年作 | Qingtian stone seal | $1,024,242 | Xiling Yinshe Auction (西泠印社拍卖) | Dec 2024 |
| 2 | 海陵张文梓树伯印信 | Seal carving | $639,695 | China Sungari International Auction (中贸圣佳国际拍卖) | Jun 2025 |
| 3 | 清·吴让之刻龙钮青田石刘汉臣自用对章, Qing dynasty | Qingtian stone | $427,994 | Xiling Yinshe Auction (西泠印社拍卖) | Jul 2024 |
| 4 | 清·吴让之刻古兽钮寿山芙蓉石岑镕自用印, Qing dynasty | Shoushan 'furong' stone | $184,503 | Xiling Yinshe Auction (西泠印社拍卖) | Jul 2025 |
| 5 | SEAL IMPRESSIONS OF WU RANGZHI, EXTANT UNIQUE COPY, COLLECTED BY SIZHITANG, Qing dynasty | 纸本 册页（三十二页）封面 | $126,061 | Xiling Yinshe Auction (西泠印社拍卖) | Dec 2024 |
| 6 | 清·吴让之刻青田石章, Qing dynasty | Qingtian stone seal | $123,083 | Xiling Yinshe Auction (西泠印社拍卖) | Dec 2025 |
| 7 | White Shoushan ‘Furong’ Stone ‘Phoenix’ Seal, Qing dynasty | White Shoushan ‘Furong’ stone | $103,800 | Xiling Yinshe Auction (西泠印社拍卖) | Jun 2016 |
| 8 | Beast seal engraved for Dan Minglun's private use, Qing dynasty | Shoushan 'Furong' stone | $99,764 | Xiling Yinshe Auction (西泠印社拍卖) | Jan 2022 |
| 9 | 清·吴让之刻寿山芙蓉石姚正镛自用印, Qing dynasty | Shoushan 'Furong' stone seal | $98,466 | Xiling Yinshe Auction (西泠印社拍卖) | Dec 2025 |
| 10 | 清·吴让之刻青田石闲章, Qing dynasty | Qingtian stone seal | $79,258 | Xiling Yinshe Auction (西泠印社拍卖) | Jul 2024 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 46 | $20,451 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $62,362 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 12 | $26,140 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 9 | $1,402 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 266 results from 16 houses · How we compute these figures
Wu Rangzhi is a Chinese artist with 323 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $5,088. 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 Rangzhi sold in 2026 for $16,910, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
See the full Wu Rangzhi record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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Across 266 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wu Rangzhi work is $5,088.
The median Wu Rangzhi work on paper sells for $5,003 across 49 lots.
The median Wu Rangzhi sculpture sells for $639,695 across 8 lots.
The median Wu Rangzhi painting sells for $1,827 across 4 lots.
Large (over 120 cm) Wu Rangzhi work on papers typically sell for $1,696–$35,245 (the middle half of 21 sold 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 | — | — | — | 2013-03-23 |
| Paintings | 6 | $1,827‡ | $3,335‡ | 66.7% | 2024-11-17 |
| Works on Paper | 52 | $5,003‡ | $427,081‡ | 94.2% | 2025-12-21 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 8 | $639,695 | $639,695 | — | 2025-06-07 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 10 | $181,548‡ | $1M | — | 2025-12-28 |
‡ 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) | 12 | $1,229–$9,119‡ | $2,290‡ | $23,613‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 21 | $1,696–$35,245‡ | $5,088‡ | $149,550‡ |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $639,695 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $427,081‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $149,550‡ |
| Paintings | 2014 | $3,335‡ |
| Paintings | 2024 | $318 |
‡ 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 Rangzhi worth?
Across 266 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wu Rangzhi work is $5,088. The median Wu Rangzhi work on paper sells for $5,003 across 49 lots. The median Wu Rangzhi sculpture sells for $639,695 across 8 lots. The median Wu Rangzhi painting sells for $1,827 across 4 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Wu Rangzhi work on papers typically sell for $1,696–$35,245 (the middle half of 21 sold 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 Rangzhi work on paper?
Based on 49 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wu Rangzhi work on paper is $5,003. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Wu Rangzhi's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Wu Rangzhi work on paper is $427,081. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a large Wu Rangzhi work on paper?
Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Wu Rangzhi work on paper (large (over 120 cm)) is $5,088, 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 Rangzhi work on paper?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Wu Rangzhi work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,290, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Wu Rangzhi's auction record?
Wu Rangzhi's auction record is $1,024,242, set in 2024.
See the full Wu Rangzhi record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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