Wu Tao (1840–1895)
Wu Tao is a Chinese artist with 84 auction lots recorded since 1996, median price $1,474. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Wu Tao sold in 2026 for $2,153, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Wu Tao on OpeningBid →What is a Wu Tao work worth?
Across 65 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wu Tao work is $1,474.
The median Wu Tao work on paper sells for $1,230 across 12 lots.
The median Wu Tao painting sells for $3,281 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 | 3 | $3,281‡ | $3,281‡ | 66.7% | 2017-06-25 |
| Works on Paper | 14 | $1,230‡ | $5,986‡ | 85.7% | 2026-10-07 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $794–$1,837‡ | $1,574‡ | $6,031 |
‡ 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 | 2022 | $6,031 |
| Paintings | 2009 | $3,281‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $2,226‡ |
‡ 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 Tao worth?
Across 65 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wu Tao work is $1,474. The median Wu Tao work on paper sells for $1,230 across 12 lots. The median Wu Tao painting sells for $3,281 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Wu Tao work on paper?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wu Tao work on paper is $1,230. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Wu Tao's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Wu Tao work on paper is $5,986. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is Wu Tao's auction record?
Wu Tao's auction record is $19,110, set in 2018. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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