Wu Wei (1459–1508)
Wu Wei is a Chinese artist with 73 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $16,234. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Wu Wei is recorded as sold in 2024 for $346,606; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Wu Wei on OpeningBid →What is a Wu Wei work worth?
Across 53 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wu Wei work is $16,234.
The median Wu Wei work on paper sells for $16,059 across 19 lots.
The median Wu Wei painting sells for $25,527 across 10 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 | 10 | $25,527‡ | $46,713 | — | 2021-09-28 |
| Works on Paper | 21 | $16,059‡ | $423,795 | 90.5% | 2022-07-27 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $292,638‡ | $2.7M‡ | — | 2024-12-10 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $24,052–$40,185‡ | $32,452‡ | $46,713 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $6,069–$10,371‡ | $9,360‡ | $116,142‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 10 | $16,733–$66,239‡ | $61,564‡ | $423,795 |
‡ 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 | 2021 | $423,795 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $292,638 |
| Paintings | 2014 | $46,713 |
| Paintings | 2013 | $41,221‡ |
‡ 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 Wu Wei worth?
Across 53 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wu Wei work is $16,234. The median Wu Wei work on paper sells for $16,059 across 19 lots. The median Wu Wei painting sells for $25,527 across 10 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Wu Wei work on paper?
Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wu Wei work on paper is $16,059. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Wu Wei's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Wu Wei work on paper is $423,795.
What is the average price of a large Wu Wei work on paper?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Wu Wei work on paper (large (over 120 cm)) is $61,564, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Wu Wei's auction record?
Wu Wei's auction record is $2,686,526, set in 2014. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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