Wu Xizai (1799–1870)
Wu Xizai is a Chinese artist with 115 auction lots recorded since 1996, median price $3,281. 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 Wu Xizai sold in 2023 for $3,567, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Wu Xizai on OpeningBid →What is a Wu Xizai work worth?
Across 73 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wu Xizai work is $3,281.
The median Wu Xizai work on paper sells for $3,567 across 31 lots.
The median Wu Xizai painting sells for $1,600 across 5 lots.
The median Wu Xizai sculpture sells for $3,521 across 3 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 | 1 | — | — | — | 2003-07-12 |
| Paintings | 5 | $1,600‡ | $4,061‡ | — | 2025-06-09 |
| Works on Paper | 35 | $3,567‡ | $119,737‡ | 88.6% | 2023-10-07 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 4 | $3,521 | $3,521 | 75% | 2020-12-05 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $78,681‡ | $385,055 | — | 2020-10-18 |
‡ 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) | 11 | $1,624–$3,473‡ | $2,408‡ | $15,059‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 16 | $2,058–$12,610‡ | $7,472‡ | $119,737‡ |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $119,737‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $37,625‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2007 | $6,771 |
| Paintings | 2012 | $4,061‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2020 | $3,521 |
| Paintings | 2012 | $1,831‡ |
‡ 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 Xizai worth?
Across 73 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wu Xizai work is $3,281. The median Wu Xizai work on paper sells for $3,567 across 31 lots. The median Wu Xizai painting sells for $1,600 across 5 lots. The median Wu Xizai sculpture sells for $3,521 across 3 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 Wu Xizai work on paper?
Based on 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wu Xizai work on paper is $3,567. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Wu Xizai's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Wu Xizai work on paper is $119,737. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a large Wu Xizai work on paper?
Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Wu Xizai work on paper (large (over 120 cm)) is $7,472, 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 Wu Xizai work on paper?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Wu Xizai work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,408, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Wu Xizai's auction record?
Wu Xizai's auction record is $385,055, set in 2014.
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