> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/wu-shi-wei · updated 2026-11-02

# WU SHI WEI (b. 1957)

WU SHI WEI is a Taiwanese artist with 32 auction lots recorded since 2014, median price $3,724. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by WU SHI WEI is recorded as sold in 2026 for $7,252; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a WU SHI WEI work worth?

Across 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a WU SHI WEI work is $3,724.

The median WU SHI WEI painting sells for $4,328 across 13 lots.

The median WU SHI WEI work on paper sells for $3,419 across 11 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 | 17 | $4,328‡ | $12,270‡ | 76.5% | 2025-05-31 |
| Works on Paper | 15 | $3,419‡ | $11,111‡ | 73.3% | 2026-05-24 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $3,229–$5,603‡ | $4,328‡ | $7,737‡ |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2020 | $12,270‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $11,111‡ |
| Paintings | 2014 | $7,737‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $7,252‡ |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 WU SHI WEI worth?

Across 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a WU SHI WEI work is $3,724. The median WU SHI WEI painting sells for $4,328 across 13 lots. The median WU SHI WEI work on paper sells for $3,419 across 11 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a WU SHI WEI painting?

Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a WU SHI WEI painting is $4,328. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is WU SHI WEI's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a WU SHI WEI painting is $12,270. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a WU SHI WEI work on paper?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a WU SHI WEI work on paper is $3,419. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is WU SHI WEI's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a WU SHI WEI work on paper is $11,111. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is WU SHI WEI's auction record?

WU SHI WEI's auction record is $12,270, set in 2020. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “WU SHI WEI auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/wu-shi-wei (updated 2026-11-02).

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.