> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/wu-rulun · updated 2026-11-01

# Wu Rulun (1840–1903)

Wu Rulun is a Chinese artist with 25 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $1,779. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Wu Rulun is recorded as sold in 2025 for $6,570; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Wu Rulun work worth?

Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wu Rulun work is $1,779.

The median Wu Rulun work on paper sells for $1,612 across 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 3 | $1,612‡ | $30,971‡ | — | 2021-06-06 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $30,971‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $1,612 |

‡ 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 Rulun worth?

Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wu Rulun work is $1,779. The median Wu Rulun work on paper sells for $1,612 across 3 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Wu Rulun's auction record is $30,971, set in 2021. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Wu Rulun auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/wu-rulun (updated 2026-11-01).

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.