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# Ziyu Wu (b. 1930)

Ziyu Wu is a Chinese artist with 12 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $3,577.

A work by Ziyu Wu sold in 2022 for $8,891, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Ziyu Wu work worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ziyu Wu work is $3,577.

The median Ziyu Wu work on paper sells for $3,008 across 4 lots.

The median Ziyu Wu print sells for $408 across 3 lots.

The median Ziyu Wu painting sells for $25,660 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 5 | $408 | $8,891 | 60% | 2024-12-17 |
| Paintings | 1 | $25,660 | $25,660 | — | 2011-11-27 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $3,008 | $6,772 | 80% | 2025-10-22 |

Ziyu Wu's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (5 lots) median $408 with 60% sell-through. Paintings (1 lots) median $25,660, record $25,660. A typical Ziyu Wu painting sells for around 63× the price of a typical print.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2011 | $25,660 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $8,891 |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $6,772 |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $3,577 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $408 |

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 Ziyu Wu worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ziyu Wu work is $3,577. The median Ziyu Wu work on paper sells for $3,008 across 4 lots. The median Ziyu Wu print sells for $408 across 3 lots. The median Ziyu Wu painting sells for $25,660 across 1 lots.

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

Ziyu Wu's auction record is $25,660, set in 2011.

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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.