> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/wang-ao · updated 2026-11-01

# Wang Ao (1450–1524)

Wang Ao is a Chinese artist with 10 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $22,298. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Wang Ao sold in 2025 for $49,035, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Wang Ao work worth?

Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wang Ao work is $22,298.

The median Wang Ao work on paper sells for $29,190 across 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 7 | $29,190‡ | $1.3M‡ | — | 2025-10-28 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $1.3M‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $491,950‡ |

‡ 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 Wang Ao worth?

Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wang Ao work is $22,298. The median Wang Ao work on paper sells for $29,190 across 7 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Wang Ao's auction record?

Wang Ao's auction record is $1,269,546, set in 2020. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Wang Ao auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/wang-ao (updated 2026-11-01).

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.