> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/wang-shizi · updated 2026-11-03

# Wang Shizi (1885–1950)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 155 auction results for Wang Shizi at 15 houses since 1995. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,457 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,040–$2,715, n=6). The auction record is $120,177 for DRAGON Scroll (2005, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DRAGON Scroll, 1932 | Ink on silk | $120,177 | Christie's | May 2005 |
| 2 | Lotus Pond, 1943 | Ink and color on paper | $9,361 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2021 |
| 3 | Animals, Figures, and Calligraphy, 1942 | — | $7,220 | Christie's | Nov 2021 |
| 4 | Geese, 1885 | Ink | $7,170 | Christie's | May 2018 |
| 5 | 王师子 对联 | Couplet | $6,362 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Oct 2015 |
| 6 | 王师子 张伯英 花鸟、书法 设色纸本 成扇 | 设色纸本 成扇 | $5,503 | Xiling Yinshe Auction (西泠印社拍卖) | Jul 2006 |
| 7 | 黄莺游鱼 | 设色纸本 | $4,959 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jul 2010 |
| 8 | Pigeon and Peach Blossom, 1938 | Ink and colour on paper | $4,930 | Bonhams | Apr 2025 |
| 9 | Jinwen Shiyi Yan Lian (Two scrolls) | 白纸 | $4,680 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2014 |
| 10 | CALLIGRAPHY IN ZHUANSHU, 1944 | Ink on gold-flecked paper, framed | $3,858 | Sotheby's | Apr 2011 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 16 | $2,990 |
| Works on paper | 13 | $2,257 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 14 | $2,866 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $2,169 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 155 results from 15 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Wang Shizi is a Chinese artist with 177 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $2,786. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Wang Shizi sold in 2025 for $4,930, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Wang Shizi work worth?

Across 155 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wang Shizi work is $2,786.

The median Wang Shizi work on paper sells for $3,110 across 20 lots.

The median Wang Shizi painting sells for $791 across 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 8 | $791‡ | $993‡ | — | 2024-06-21 |
| Works on Paper | 20 | $3,110‡ | $120,177 | — | 2025-04-29 |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | — | 2021-07-07 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $31,464‡ | $120,177 | — | 2017-06-06 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $1,799–$7,170‡ | $3,999‡ | $120,177 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $1,612–$2,726‡ | $2,009‡ | $16,959‡ |

‡ 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 | 2005 | $120,177 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $16,959‡ |
| Paintings | 2018 | $993‡ |
| Paintings | 2024 | $791‡ |

‡ 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 Shizi worth?

Across 155 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wang Shizi work is $2,786. The median Wang Shizi work on paper sells for $3,110 across 20 lots. The median Wang Shizi painting sells for $791 across 8 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wang Shizi work on paper is $3,110. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Wang Shizi work on paper is $120,177.

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

Wang Shizi's auction record is $120,177, set in 2005.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Wang Shizi auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/wang-shizi (updated 2026-11-03).

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.