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# Wang Guowei (1877–1927)

## What is Wang Guowei’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 101 auction results for Wang Guowei at 18 houses since 2008. Over the last 24 months the median price was $37,936 including buyer’s premium (middle half $4,127–$60,065, n=30). The auction record is $686,454 for Songdai zhi jinshixue (2021, Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Songdai zhi jinshixue, 1926 | Ink on paper | $686,454 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2021 |
| 2 | Rubbing and Calligraphy, 1877 | Ink | $483,120 | Christie's | May 2021 |
| 3 | Calligraphy in Kaishu, 1912 | Ink on satin, handscroll | $137,095 | Sotheby's | Oct 2015 |
| 4 | Letter to Luo Zhenyu, 1919 | Letter | $112,226 | Duoyunxuan Auction (上海朵云轩拍卖) | Dec 2024 |
| 5 | Letter to Luo Zhenyu, 1916 | Letter on lens/glass | $104,323 | Duoyunxuan Auction (上海朵云轩拍卖) | Dec 2024 |
| 6 | Letter to Luo Zhenyu, 1916 | Letter on glass/lens | $102,742 | Duoyunxuan Auction (上海朵云轩拍卖) | Dec 2024 |
| 7 | Letter to Luo Zhenyu, 1916 | Letter on lens/glass | $88,516 | Duoyunxuan Auction (上海朵云轩拍卖) | Dec 2024 |
| 8 | Letter to Luo Zhenyu, 1916 | Letter/writing on lens/glass | $72,710 | Duoyunxuan Auction (上海朵云轩拍卖) | Dec 2024 |
| 9 | Letter to Luo Zhenyu, 1916 | Letter/writing on lens/glass | $71,129 | Duoyunxuan Auction (上海朵云轩拍卖) | Dec 2024 |
| 10 | Calligraphy in Regular Script, 1877 | Ink | $67,730 | Christie's | Dec 2023 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 35 | $30,032 |
| Works on paper | 13 | $27,577 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $6,002 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 8 | $2,844 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 101 results from 18 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Wang Guowei is a Chinese artist with 123 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $7,893. 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 Wang Guowei sold in 2024 for $60,065, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Wang Guowei work worth?

Across 101 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wang Guowei work is $7,893.

The median Wang Guowei work on paper sells for $5,346 across 36 lots.

The median Wang Guowei print sells for $2,443 across 3 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 | 4 | $2,443 | $2,818 | 75% | 2025-03-14 |
| Works on Paper | 37 | $5,346‡ | $483,120 | 97.3% | 2026-06-10 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | — | — | — | 2014-12-15 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 10 | $246,225‡ | $1M‡ | — | 2024-12-14 |

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

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $1,094–$9,180‡ | $3,770‡ | $67,730 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $727–$4,978‡ | $3,411‡ | $26,450‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $8,204–$35,739‡ | $9,618‡ | $483,120 |

‡ 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 | 2021 | $483,120 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $137,095 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $2,818 |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $2,443 |

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 Guowei worth?

Across 101 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wang Guowei work is $7,893. The median Wang Guowei work on paper sells for $5,346 across 36 lots. The median Wang Guowei print sells for $2,443 across 3 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 Wang Guowei work on paper?

Based on 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wang Guowei work on paper is $5,346. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Wang Guowei's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Wang Guowei work on paper is $483,120.

### What is the average price of a medium Wang Guowei work on paper?

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Wang Guowei work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,411, 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 small Wang Guowei work on paper?

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Wang Guowei work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,770, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Wang Guowei's auction record is $1,037,555, set in 2014. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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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, “Wang Guowei auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/wang-guowei (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.