> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/liu-wei-5 · updated 2026-11-02

# Liu Wei (b. 1965)

Liu Wei is a Chinese artist with 188 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $102,127. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Liu Wei sold in 2026 for $3,087,099, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Liu Wei work worth?

Across 160 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Liu Wei work is $102,127.

The median Liu Wei painting sells for $215,817 across 81 lots.

The median Liu Wei work on paper sells for $27,251 across 17 lots.

The median Liu Wei photograph sells for $148,425 across 2 lots.

Large (over 120 cm) Liu Wei paintings typically sell for $246,520–$835,487 (the middle half of 42 sold lots).

Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 82 | $215,817†‡ | $4.5M | — | 2026-07-17 |
| Works on Paper | 17 | $27,251‡ | $1M | — | 2021-06-04 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $32,361 | $32,361 | — | 2019-11-19 |
| Photography | 2 | $148,425 | $215,560 | — | 2020-10-07 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 77 | $346,518‡ | $4.5M | — | 2026-04-06 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $28,077–$80,668‡ | $51,628‡ | $1.3M |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 18 | $70,076–$216,035‡ | $119,312‡ | $3.8M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 42 | $246,520–$835,487‡ | $423,929‡ | $4.5M |

‡ 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) | 14 | $20,025–$66,766‡ | $27,251‡ | $1M |

‡ 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 | 2008 | $4.5M |
| Paintings | 2014 | $3.8M |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $1M |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $800,296 |
| Photography | 2014 | $215,560 |
| Photography | 2020 | $81,289 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $32,361 |

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 Liu Wei worth?

Across 160 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Liu Wei work is $102,127. The median Liu Wei painting sells for $215,817 across 81 lots. The median Liu Wei work on paper sells for $27,251 across 17 lots. The median Liu Wei photograph sells for $148,425 across 2 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Liu Wei paintings typically sell for $246,520–$835,487 (the middle half of 42 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is the average price of a Liu Wei painting?

Based on 81 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Liu Wei painting is $215,817. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is Liu Wei's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Liu Wei painting is $4,526,180.

### What is the average price of a Liu Wei work on paper?

Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Liu Wei work on paper is $27,251. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Liu Wei's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Liu Wei work on paper is $1,012,084.

### What is the average price of a large Liu Wei painting?

Based on 42 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Liu Wei painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $423,929, 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 Liu Wei painting?

Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Liu Wei painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $119,312, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Liu Wei's auction record?

Liu Wei's auction record is $4,526,180, set in 2008.

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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, “Liu Wei auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/liu-wei-5 (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.