Wang Hui (1632–1717)
Wang Hui is a Chinese artist with 632 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $5,012. 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 Hui sold in 2026 for $52,263, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 452 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wang Hui work is $5,012.
The median Wang Hui work on paper sells for $6,194 across 101 lots.
The median Wang Hui painting sells for $2,126 across 53 lots.
The median Wang Hui print sells for $1,059 across 2 lots.
Large (over 120 cm) Wang Hui work on papers typically sell for $2,113–$197,590 (the middle half of 40 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Wang Hui work on papers typically sell for $2,079–$20,316 (the middle half of 38 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 | 2 | $1,059‡ | $1,580 | — | 2024-12-09 |
| Paintings | 57 | $2,126†‡ | $73,918‡ | 93% | 2026-05-19 |
| Works on Paper | 110 | $6,194†‡ | $4.7M | 91.8% | 2026-04-04 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | — | — | — | 2019-07-07 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 44 | $579,420‡ | $7M‡ | — | 2024-04-07 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Wang Hui's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $1,059. Paintings (57 lots) median $2,126, record $73,918. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Wang Hui painting sells for around 2.0× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 44 lots) the median is $579,420.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $598–$3,041‡ | $1,231‡ | $8,203 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $1,191–$11,790†‡ | $3,359†‡ | $18,655‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $579–$12,984‡ | $1,651‡ | $37,946‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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) | 13 | $3,150–$14,473†‡ | $4,858†‡ | $2M‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 38 | $2,079–$20,316‡ | $5,270‡ | $814,262‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 40 | $2,113–$197,590†‡ | $14,857†‡ | $4.6M‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 | $4.7M |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $4.6M‡ |
| Paintings | 2025 | $73,918‡ |
| Paintings | 2009 | $53,280‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $1,580 |
| Prints & Editions | 2007 | $538‡ |
‡ 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 Wang Hui worth?
Across 452 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wang Hui work is $5,012. The median Wang Hui work on paper sells for $6,194 across 101 lots. The median Wang Hui painting sells for $2,126 across 53 lots. The median Wang Hui print sells for $1,059 across 2 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Wang Hui work on papers typically sell for $2,113–$197,590 (the middle half of 40 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Wang Hui work on papers typically sell for $2,079–$20,316 (the middle half of 38 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 Wang Hui work on paper?
Based on 101 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wang Hui work on paper is $6,194. 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 Wang Hui's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Wang Hui work on paper is $4,703,424.
What is the average price of a Wang Hui painting?
Based on 53 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wang Hui painting is $2,126. 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 Wang Hui's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Wang Hui painting is $73,918. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a large Wang Hui work on paper?
Based on 40 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Wang Hui work on paper (large (over 120 cm)) is $14,857, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 medium Wang Hui work on paper?
Based on 38 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Wang Hui work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $5,270, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Wang Hui's auction record?
Wang Hui's auction record is $6,955,144, set in 2016. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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