Wei Liu (b. 1972)
Wei Liu is a Chinese artist with 130 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $152,542. 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 Wei Liu sold in 2026 for $3,522,075, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Wei Liu on OpeningBid →What is a Wei Liu work worth?
Across 126 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wei Liu work is $152,542.
The median Wei Liu painting sells for $289,494 across 87 lots.
The median Wei Liu work on paper sells for $45,089 across 20 lots.
The median Wei Liu photograph sells for $23,964 across 7 lots.
Large (over 120 cm) Wei Liu paintings typically sell for $177,500–$593,103 (the middle half of 40 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Wei Liu paintings typically sell for $122,700–$425,679 (the middle half of 20 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 | $97,617 | $156,525 | — | 2011-11-27 |
| Paintings | 90 | $289,494‡ | $4.1M | 96.7% | 2026-04-06 |
| Works on Paper | 21 | $45,089† | $384,000 | 95.2% | 2023-04-06 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $112,818 | $112,818 | — | 2016-10-03 |
| Photography | 7 | $23,964 | $145,064 | — | 2025-12-12 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 82 | $345,766‡ | $4.1M | — | 2026-04-06 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Wei Liu's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $97,617. Paintings (90 lots) median $289,494, record $4,130,000. A typical Wei Liu painting sells for around 3.0× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 82 lots) the median is $345,766.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $81,691–$127,955 | $106,342 | $625,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 20 | $122,700–$425,679‡ | $184,250‡ | $1.7M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 40 | $177,500–$593,103‡ | $387,461‡ | $3.5M |
‡ 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) | 7 | $33,659–$49,837 | $45,089 | $72,135 |
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $17,474–$24,032 | $23,964 | $35,444 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2015 | $4.1M |
| Paintings | 2026 | $3.5M |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $384,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $172,042 |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $156,525 |
| Photography | 2016 | $145,064 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2016 | $112,818 |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $38,708 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Wei Liu worth?
Across 126 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wei Liu work is $152,542. The median Wei Liu painting sells for $289,494 across 87 lots. The median Wei Liu work on paper sells for $45,089 across 20 lots. The median Wei Liu photograph sells for $23,964 across 7 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Wei Liu paintings typically sell for $177,500–$593,103 (the middle half of 40 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Wei Liu paintings typically sell for $122,700–$425,679 (the middle half of 20 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 Wei Liu painting?
Based on 87 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wei Liu painting is $289,494. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Wei Liu's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Wei Liu painting is $4,130,000.
What is the average price of a Wei Liu work on paper?
Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wei Liu work on paper is $45,089. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Wei Liu's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Wei Liu work on paper is $384,000.
What is the average price of a large Wei Liu painting?
Based on 40 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Wei Liu painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $387,461, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a medium Wei Liu painting?
Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Wei Liu painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $184,250, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Wei Liu's auction record?
Wei Liu's auction record is $4,130,000, set in 2015.
See the full Wei Liu record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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