Wu Zuguang (1917–2003)
What is Wu Zuguang’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 42 auction results for Wu Zuguang at 6 houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $487 including buyer’s premium (middle half $284–$501, n=7). The auction record is $28,887 for 江上问道 (2012, 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 | 江上问道, 2001年作 | 白腊木 | $28,887 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2012 |
| 2 | 新凤霞 花卉 镜心 | — | $2,801 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | May 2016 |
| 3 | 梅花春风十万家 | 设色纸本 | $1,422 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Mar 2007 |
| 4 | 吴祖光 行书诗句 立轴 | Hanging scroll, running script calligraphy | $1,273 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | May 2016 |
| 5 | Wisteria | Ink and color on paper, hanging scroll | $650 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Nov 2025 |
| 6 | Chun Guang Hao | 设色纸本 立轴 (color on paper, hanging scroll) | $514 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Sep 2026 |
| 7 | 绵绵万里 | 设色纸本 (color on paper) | $487 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Nov 2025 |
| 8 | 菜根香 | 设色纸本 (color on paper) | $487 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Nov 2025 |
| 9 | Letter to Chang Junshi | Letter | $348 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2017 |
| 10 | 生正逢时 | Ink on paper | $327 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 5 | $1,273 |
| Works on paper | 6 | $487 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 6 | $569 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 42 results from 6 houses · How we compute these figures
Wu Zuguang is a Chinese artist with 53 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $1,545. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Wu Zuguang is recorded as sold in 2025 for $1,913; 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 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wu Zuguang work is $1,545.
The median Wu Zuguang work on paper sells for $6,254 across 18 lots.
The median Wu Zuguang painting sells for $609 across 6 lots.
The median Wu Zuguang sculpture sells for $25,105 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 | 6 | $609‡ | $16,964‡ | — | 2025-12-16 |
| Works on Paper | 18 | $6,254‡ | $34,633‡ | — | 2025-11-27 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $25,105‡ | $28,887 | — | 2012-06-02 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 15 | $1,522–$10,066‡ | $6,879‡ | $34,633‡ |
‡ 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 | 2021 | $34,633‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2012 | $28,887 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2009 | $21,324‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $18,891‡ |
| Paintings | 2010 | $16,964‡ |
| Paintings | 2022 | $1,781‡ |
‡ 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 Zuguang worth?
Across 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wu Zuguang work is $1,545. The median Wu Zuguang work on paper sells for $6,254 across 18 lots. The median Wu Zuguang painting sells for $609 across 6 lots. The median Wu Zuguang sculpture sells for $25,105 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Wu Zuguang work on paper?
Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wu Zuguang work on paper is $6,254. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Wu Zuguang's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Wu Zuguang work on paper is $34,633. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium Wu Zuguang work on paper?
Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Wu Zuguang work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $6,879, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Wu Zuguang's auction record?
Wu Zuguang's auction record is $35,224, set in 2014. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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