Wu Weiye (b. 1609)
Wu Weiye is a Chinese artist with 71 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $3,488. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Wu Weiye sold in 2025 for $10,410, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Wu Weiye on OpeningBid →What is a Wu Weiye work worth?
Across 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wu Weiye work is $3,488.
The median Wu Weiye work on paper sells for $3,312 across 15 lots.
The median Wu Weiye painting sells for $5,427 across 1 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 | $5,427‡ | $5,427‡ | — | 2011-10-25 |
| Works on Paper | 16 | $3,312‡ | $678,649 | 93.8% | 2023-07-05 |
‡ 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) | 6 | $2,429–$7,401‡ | $3,735‡ | $50,375‡ |
‡ 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 | 2013 | $678,649 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $50,375‡ |
| Paintings | 2011 | $5,427‡ |
‡ 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 Weiye worth?
Across 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wu Weiye work is $3,488. The median Wu Weiye work on paper sells for $3,312 across 15 lots. The median Wu Weiye painting sells for $5,427 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Wu Weiye work on paper?
Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wu Weiye work on paper is $3,312. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Wu Weiye's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Wu Weiye work on paper is $678,649.
What is Wu Weiye's auction record?
Wu Weiye's auction record is $678,649, set in 2013.
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