Wang Su (1794–1877)
Wang Su is a Chinese artist with 37 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $2,787. 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 Su sold in 2025 for $2,787, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Wang Su on OpeningBid →What is a Wang Su work worth?
Across 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wang Su work is $2,787.
The median Wang Su work on paper sells for $3,432 across 18 lots.
The median Wang Su painting sells for $1,694 across 6 lots.
The median Wang Su print sells for $387 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 | $387 | $387 | — | 2025-06-09 |
| Paintings | 7 | $1,694‡ | $13,137 | 85.7% | 2025-05-02 |
| Works on Paper | 24 | $3,432‡ | $475,893 | 75% | 2026-04-24 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Wang Su's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $387. Paintings (7 lots) median $1,694, record $13,137. A typical Wang Su painting sells for around 4.4× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $3,300–$25,682 | $6,217 | $475,893 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $619–$7,930 | $2,076 | $12,016 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $974–$5,000‡ | $2,917‡ | $6,955 |
‡ 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 | 2019 | $475,893 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $112,500 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $13,137 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $3,284 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $387 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Wang Su worth?
Across 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wang Su work is $2,787. The median Wang Su work on paper sells for $3,432 across 18 lots. The median Wang Su painting sells for $1,694 across 6 lots. The median Wang Su print sells for $387 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 Su work on paper?
Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wang Su work on paper is $3,432. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Wang Su's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Wang Su work on paper is $475,893.
What is Wang Su's auction record?
Wang Su's auction record is $475,893, set in 2019.
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