Wei Zixi (1915–2002)
Wei Zixi is a Chinese artist with 26 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $6,451. 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 Zixi sold in 2024 for $7,771, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Wei Zixi on OpeningBid →What is a Wei Zixi work worth?
Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wei Zixi work is $6,451.
The median Wei Zixi work on paper sells for $7,680 across 17 lots.
The median Wei Zixi painting sells for $3,051 across 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 6 | $3,051‡ | $10,701 | — | 2024-04-09 |
| Works on Paper | 19 | $7,680† | $56,442 | 89.5% | 2025-10-08 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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) | 13 | $5,173–$8,787 | $7,680 | $38,650 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $56,442 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $48,359 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $10,701 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $5,333‡ |
‡ 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 Wei Zixi worth?
Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wei Zixi work is $6,451. The median Wei Zixi work on paper sells for $7,680 across 17 lots. The median Wei Zixi painting sells for $3,051 across 6 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 Zixi work on paper?
Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wei Zixi work on paper is $7,680. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Wei Zixi's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Wei Zixi work on paper is $56,442.
What is the average price of a medium Wei Zixi work on paper?
Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Wei Zixi work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $7,680, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Wei Zixi's auction record?
Wei Zixi's auction record is $56,442, set in 2009.
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