Wu Zaiyan (1911–2001)
Wu Zaiyan is a Chinese artist with 11 auction lots recorded since 2015, median price $2,123. 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 Zaiyan sold in 2021 for $3,215, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Wu Zaiyan on OpeningBid →What is a Wu Zaiyan work worth?
Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wu Zaiyan work is $2,123.
The median Wu Zaiyan work on paper sells for $2,123 across 3 lots.
The median Wu Zaiyan painting sells for $10,613 across 1 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 | 3 | $10,613† | $10,613† | 33.3% | 2017-01-21 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $2,123† | $9,400† | 75% | 2025-08-20 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2017 | $10,613† |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $9,400† |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $2,123† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Wu Zaiyan worth?
Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wu Zaiyan work is $2,123. The median Wu Zaiyan work on paper sells for $2,123 across 3 lots. The median Wu Zaiyan painting sells for $10,613 across 1 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 Wu Zaiyan's auction record?
Wu Zaiyan's auction record is $10,613, set in 2017. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $10,613 (buyer's premium not included).
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