Wu Shanming (1941–2021)
What is Wu Shanming’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 123 auction results for Wu Shanming at 11 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $440 including buyer’s premium (middle half $324–$1,201, n=8). The auction record is $193,259 for 雪域小花 (2014, Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 雪域小花, 2014年作 | 水墨纸本 | $193,259 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2014 |
| 2 | Maitreya Buddha | 设色纸本 | $48,667 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Aug 2019 |
| 3 | Qingke Piaoxiang, 2000年作 | 设色纸本 | $40,803 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Nov 2005 |
| 4 | 东篱采菊图 | 设色纸本 | $26,218 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Aug 2012 |
| 5 | 人花相映彩缤纷, 1978年作 | 设色纸本 | $11,840 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jan 2012 |
| 6 | 春华秋实, 2009年作 | 设色纸本 | $11,130 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2015 |
| 7 | 月满浣纱溪, 1995年作 | 水墨纸本 | $8,065 | Beijing Rongbao Auction (北京荣宝拍卖) | Jun 2015 |
| 8 | 渔乐图, 1995年作 | 设色纸本 | $4,959 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jul 2010 |
| 9 | 吟秋图, 1988年作 | 水墨纸本 | $4,316 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | May 2007 |
| 10 | Morning, 1978年作 | 设色纸本 | $2,951 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Mar 2009 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 7 | $8,065 |
| Other | 11 | $2,374 |
| Works on paper | 5 | $325 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 16 | $2,684 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 123 results from 11 houses · How we compute these figures
Wu Shanming is a Chinese artist with 187 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $2,991. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Wu Shanming is recorded as sold in 2026 for $3,031; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 123 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wu Shanming work is $2,991.
The median Wu Shanming painting sells for $12,412 across 25 lots.
The median Wu Shanming work on paper sells for $1,639 across 18 lots.
The median Wu Shanming print sells for $968 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 | 1 | $968 | $968 | — | 2025-09-10 |
| Paintings | 29 | $12,412‡ | $193,259 | 86.2% | 2025-03-26 |
| Works on Paper | 18 | $1,639‡ | $11,325‡ | — | 2025-11-27 |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $120,963‡ | $449,686‡ | — | 2019-08-24 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Wu Shanming's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $968. Paintings (29 lots) median $12,412, record $193,259. A typical Wu Shanming painting sells for around 13× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $120,963.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $7,293–$28,736‡ | $12,126‡ | $193,259 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $325–$4,316‡ | $1,338‡ | $11,325‡ |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2014 | $193,259 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $48,667 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $11,325‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $9,936‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $968 |
‡ 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 Shanming worth?
Across 123 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wu Shanming work is $2,991. The median Wu Shanming painting sells for $12,412 across 25 lots. The median Wu Shanming work on paper sells for $1,639 across 18 lots. The median Wu Shanming print sells for $968 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Wu Shanming painting?
Based on 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wu Shanming painting is $12,412. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Wu Shanming's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Wu Shanming painting is $193,259.
What is the average price of a Wu Shanming work on paper?
Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wu Shanming work on paper is $1,639. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Wu Shanming's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Wu Shanming work on paper is $11,325. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium Wu Shanming work on paper?
Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Wu Shanming work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,338, 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 Shanming painting?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Wu Shanming painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $12,126, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Wu Shanming's auction record?
Wu Shanming's auction record is $449,686, set in 2013. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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