Duo Wang (1592–1652)
What is Duo Wang’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 272 auction results for Duo Wang at 24 houses since 1995. Over the last 24 months the median price was $63,323 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,958–$154,075, n=17). The auction record is $1,255,689 for Calligraphy in cursive script album (2021, 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 | Calligraphy in cursive script album, 1624 | Ink on satin | $1,255,689 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2021 |
| 2 | CALLIGRAPHY IN CURSIVE SCRIPT | Ink on patterned satin, hanging scroll | $1,094,181 | Sotheby's | Oct 2015 |
| 3 | Cursive Script After Wang Xianzhi | Ink | $881,000 | Christie's | Mar 2016 |
| 4 | 行书五言诗, 1647年作 | 水墨绫本 | $832,508 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2019 |
| 5 | Jia Zhi Tie in Running Script, 1637 | Ink | $821,276 | Christie's | Jul 2020 |
| 6 | Calligraphy in Running Script, 1880 | Ink | $809,281 | Christie's | Dec 2022 |
| 7 | Poem in Running-Cursive Script, 1633 | Ink | $806,249 | Christie's | Dec 2020 |
| 8 | Five-Character Poem in Cursive Script, 1856 | Ink | $805,861 | Christie's | Jun 2024 |
| 9 | Five-Character Poems in Running-Cursive Script, 1868 | Ink | $781,855 | Christie's | Nov 2017 |
| 10 | Five-Character Poem in Running-Cursive Script | Ink | $644,999 | Christie's | Dec 2020 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 45 | $203,457 |
| Other | 34 | $46,674 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 43 | $244,796 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $87,334 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 6 | $51,570 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 272 results from 24 houses · How we compute these figures
Duo Wang is a Chinese artist with 388 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $113,974. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Duo Wang sold in 2025 for $147,001, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Duo Wang on OpeningBid →What is a Duo Wang work worth?
Across 272 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Duo Wang work is $113,974.
The median Duo Wang work on paper sells for $161,164 across 167 lots.
The median Duo Wang painting sells for $189,887 across 5 lots.
The median Duo Wang print sells for $1,408 across 1 lots.
Large (over 120 cm) Duo Wang work on papers typically sell for $35,708–$535,664 (the middle half of 111 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Duo Wang work on papers typically sell for $1,388–$87,245 (the middle half of 20 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 | 1 | $1,408 | $1,408 | — | 2025-11-23 |
| Paintings | 5 | $189,887‡ | $375,101 | — | 2020-12-07 |
| Works on Paper | 175 | $161,164‡ | $2.4M‡ | 95.4% | 2025-10-28 |
| Photography | 1 | $2,212‡ | $2,212‡ | — | 2012-10-31 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 105 | $373,100‡ | $3M‡ | — | 2025-12-19 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Duo Wang's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $1,408. Paintings (5 lots) median $189,887, record $375,101. A typical Duo Wang painting sells for around 135× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 105 lots) the median is $373,100.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $54,050–$262,818‡ | $145,848‡ | $1.3M |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 20 | $1,388–$87,245‡ | $24,659‡ | $393,475‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 111 | $35,708–$535,664‡ | $244,796‡ | $2.4M‡ |
‡ 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 | 2010 | $2.4M‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $2.2M |
| Paintings | 2013 | $375,101 |
| Paintings | 2015 | $361,724‡ |
| Photography | 2012 | $2,212‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $1,408 |
‡ 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 Duo Wang worth?
Across 272 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Duo Wang work is $113,974. The median Duo Wang work on paper sells for $161,164 across 167 lots. The median Duo Wang painting sells for $189,887 across 5 lots. The median Duo Wang print sells for $1,408 across 1 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Duo Wang work on papers typically sell for $35,708–$535,664 (the middle half of 111 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Duo Wang work on papers typically sell for $1,388–$87,245 (the middle half of 20 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Duo Wang work on paper?
Based on 167 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Duo Wang work on paper is $161,164. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Duo Wang's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Duo Wang work on paper is $2,442,785. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a large Duo Wang work on paper?
Based on 111 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Duo Wang work on paper (large (over 120 cm)) is $244,796, 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 Duo Wang work on paper?
Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Duo Wang work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $24,659, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Duo Wang's auction record?
Duo Wang's auction record is $3,001,498, set in 2014. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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