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# Wu Zuoren (1908–1997)

Wu Zuoren is a Chinese artist with 782 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $7,939. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Wu Zuoren sold in 2026 for $27,144, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Wu Zuoren work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Wu Zuoren work worth?

Across 594 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wu Zuoren work is $7,939.

The median Wu Zuoren painting sells for $9,780 across 161 lots.

The median Wu Zuoren work on paper sells for $8,820 across 119 lots.

The median Wu Zuoren print sells for $145 across 7 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Wu Zuoren paintings typically sell for $6,129–$56,441 (the middle half of 78 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Wu Zuoren work on papers typically sell for $5,565–$29,470 (the middle half of 59 sold 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 | 8 | $145‡ | $807 | 87.5% | 2025-09-10 |
| Paintings | 165 | $9,780‡ | $1.3M | 97.6% | 2026-09-13 |
| Works on Paper | 123 | $8,820‡ | $437,881 | 96.7% | 2026-09-18 |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | — | 2013-12-23 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 26 | $144,651‡ | $1.3M | — | 2024-12-25 |

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

Wu Zuoren's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (8 lots) median $145 with 87.5% sell-through. Paintings (165 lots) median $9,780, record $1,260,685. A typical Wu Zuoren painting sells for around 67× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 26 lots) the median is $144,651.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 52 | $1,314–$14,131‡ | $5,022‡ | $103,756‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 78 | $6,129–$56,441‡ | $16,790‡ | $1.3M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $20,737–$73,482‡ | $55,385‡ | $78,440 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 25 | $995–$7,587‡ | $4,164‡ | $91,772 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 59 | $5,565–$29,470‡ | $14,449‡ | $437,881 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 12 | $12,654–$127,104‡ | $26,894‡ | $270,765‡ |

‡ 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 | 2021 | $1.3M |
| Works on Paper | 2004 | $437,881 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $270,765‡ |
| Paintings | 2018 | $183,839 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $807 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $161 |

‡ 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 Zuoren worth?

Across 594 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wu Zuoren work is $7,939. The median Wu Zuoren painting sells for $9,780 across 161 lots. The median Wu Zuoren work on paper sells for $8,820 across 119 lots. The median Wu Zuoren print sells for $145 across 7 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Wu Zuoren paintings typically sell for $6,129–$56,441 (the middle half of 78 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Wu Zuoren work on papers typically sell for $5,565–$29,470 (the middle half of 59 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Wu Zuoren painting?

Based on 161 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wu Zuoren painting is $9,780. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Wu Zuoren's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Wu Zuoren painting is $1,260,685.

### What is the average price of a Wu Zuoren work on paper?

Based on 119 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wu Zuoren work on paper is $8,820. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Wu Zuoren's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Wu Zuoren work on paper is $437,881.

### What is the average price of a medium Wu Zuoren painting?

Based on 78 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Wu Zuoren painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $16,790, 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 Zuoren work on paper?

Based on 59 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Wu Zuoren work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $14,449, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Wu Zuoren's auction record is $1,260,685, set in 2021.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Wu Zuoren auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/wu-zuoren-3 (updated 2026-11-02).

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.