Wu Yun (1811–1883)
What is Wu Yun’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 94 auction results for Wu Yun at 20 houses since 1995. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,837 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,239–$5,402, n=7). The auction record is $35,413 for LETTER TO LU XINYUAN (2013, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LETTER TO LU XINYUAN, 1881 | Ink on paper, handscroll | $35,413 | Sotheby's | Apr 2013 |
| 2 | Landscape album (ten leaves), 1847年作 | 设色纸本 | $31,525 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2016 |
| 3 | Landscape after Ni Zan, 1811 | Ink | $25,492 | Christie's | May 2018 |
| 4 | Correspondences, 1811 | Album | $22,564 | Christie's | Jun 2024 |
| 5 | Tianhuang stone 'lions' seal for Wu Yun's private use, Qing dynasty | Tianhuang stone | $15,758 | Xiling Yinshe Auction (西泠印社拍卖) | Dec 2024 |
| 6 | Wu Yun Shuzha | Letters | $12,323 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Feb 2023 |
| 7 | 湖山雪瑞, 1632 | Hanging scroll | $11,110 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Jul 2022 |
| 8 | Landscape after Zhao Mu | Ink and colour on silk, hanging scroll | $7,374 | Sotheby's | Apr 2025 |
| 9 | Wu Yun letters (8 letters, 13 pages) | Ink on paper | $5,561 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2024 |
| 10 | Calligraphy Couplet in Running Script | Ink on gold-flecked paper, a pair of hanging scrolls | $5,136 | Sotheby's | Oct 2022 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 13 | $5,136 |
| Other | 12 | $3,134 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $15,758 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $3,250 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 6 | $1,233 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 94 results from 20 houses · How we compute these figures
Wu Yun is a Chinese artist with 124 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $2,837. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Wu Yun sold in 2025 for $3,430, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Wu Yun on OpeningBid →What is a Wu Yun work worth?
Across 93 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wu Yun work is $2,837.
The median Wu Yun work on paper sells for $2,749 across 27 lots.
The median Wu Yun painting sells for $984 across 6 lots.
The median Wu Yun print sells for $8,392 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 | $8,392‡ | $8,392‡ | — | 2023-07-05 |
| Paintings | 6 | $984‡ | $2,133 | — | 2021-12-07 |
| Works on Paper | 27 | $2,749‡ | $35,413 | — | 2025-05-14 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $35,413‡ | $221,647‡ | — | 2016-06-06 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Wu Yun's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $8,392. Paintings (6 lots) median $984, record $2,133. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $35,413.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $818–$2,261‡ | $1,372‡ | $25,492 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 10 | $2,404–$4,933‡ | $3,250‡ | $7,374 |
‡ 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 | 2013 | $35,413 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $25,492 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $8,392‡ |
| Paintings | 2010 | $2,133 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $2,133 |
‡ 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 Yun worth?
Across 93 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wu Yun work is $2,837. The median Wu Yun work on paper sells for $2,749 across 27 lots. The median Wu Yun painting sells for $984 across 6 lots. The median Wu Yun print sells for $8,392 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Wu Yun work on paper?
Based on 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wu Yun work on paper is $2,749. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Wu Yun's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Wu Yun work on paper is $35,413.
What is the average price of a large Wu Yun work on paper?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Wu Yun work on paper (large (over 120 cm)) is $3,250, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Wu Yun's auction record?
Wu Yun's auction record is $221,647, set in 2015. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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