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

# Wang Ziwu (1936–2021)

Wang Ziwu is a Chinese artist with 38 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $32,302. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Wang Ziwu sold in 2024 for $241,758, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**2 Wang Ziwu works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Wang Ziwu work worth?

Across 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wang Ziwu work is $32,302.

The median Wang Ziwu work on paper sells for $32,500 across 29 lots.

The median Wang Ziwu painting sells for $1,700 across 1 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Wang Ziwu work on papers typically sell for $12,441–$37,213 (the middle half of 22 sold 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 | 1 | $1,700 | $1,700 | — | 2024-10-04 |
| Works on Paper | 33 | $32,500‡ | $402,068 | 87.9% | 2024-05-31 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $308,379 | $402,068 | — | 2024-05-31 |

‡ 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) | 22 | $12,441–$37,213‡ | $31,411‡ | $61,433 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $52,207–$308,379‡ | $231,250‡ | $402,068 |

‡ 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 | 2023 | $402,068 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $375,000 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $1,700 |

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 Ziwu worth?

Across 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wang Ziwu work is $32,302. The median Wang Ziwu work on paper sells for $32,500 across 29 lots. The median Wang Ziwu painting sells for $1,700 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Wang Ziwu work on papers typically sell for $12,441–$37,213 (the middle half of 22 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Based on 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wang Ziwu work on paper is $32,500. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Wang Ziwu work on paper is $402,068.

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

Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Wang Ziwu work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $31,411, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Wang Ziwu's auction record is $402,068, set in 2023.

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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 Ziwu auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/wang-ziwu (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.