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# Wu Shantao (b. 1639)

Wu Shantao is a Chinese artist with 24 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $9,264. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Wu Shantao sold in 2026 for $12,249, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Wu Shantao work worth?

Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wu Shantao work is $9,264.

The median Wu Shantao work on paper sells for $9,909 across 10 lots.

The median Wu Shantao painting sells for $8,229 across 2 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 | 2 | $8,229‡ | $8,258‡ | — | 2010-06-04 |
| Works on Paper | 10 | $9,909‡ | $27,568 | — | 2026-04-04 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $27,568 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $18,001 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $8,258‡ |
| Paintings | 2010 | $8,201 |

‡ 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 Shantao worth?

Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wu Shantao work is $9,264. The median Wu Shantao work on paper sells for $9,909 across 10 lots. The median Wu Shantao painting sells for $8,229 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Wu Shantao's auction record is $63,832, set in 2011. 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.

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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.