Wang Shu (1668–1743)
Wang Shu is a Chinese artist with 123 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $3,681. 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 Shu sold in 2024 for $12,659, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Wang Shu on OpeningBid →What is a Wang Shu work worth?
Across 82 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wang Shu work is $3,681.
The median Wang Shu work on paper sells for $4,922 across 25 lots.
The median Wang Shu print sells for $477 across 1 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 | $477 | $477 | — | 2024-06-13 |
| Works on Paper | 26 | $4,922‡ | $86,582‡ | 96.2% | 2023-02-15 |
‡ 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) | 10 | $947–$24,162‡ | $12,062‡ | $86,582‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $2,993–$5,852‡ | $3,311‡ | $7,422‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $3,813–$25,375‡ | $3,992‡ | $74,146 |
‡ 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 | $86,582‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $74,146 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $477 |
‡ 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 Shu worth?
Across 82 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wang Shu work is $3,681. The median Wang Shu work on paper sells for $4,922 across 25 lots. The median Wang Shu print sells for $477 across 1 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 Shu work on paper?
Based on 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wang Shu work on paper is $4,922. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Wang Shu's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Wang Shu work on paper is $86,582. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a small Wang Shu work on paper?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Wang Shu work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $12,062, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Wang Shu's auction record?
Wang Shu's auction record is $86,582, set in 2021. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
See the full Wang Shu record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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