Wu Zhen (1280–1354)
Wu Zhen is a Chinese artist with 117 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $7,935. 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 Zhen sold in 2025 for $74,548, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Wu Zhen on OpeningBid →What is a Wu Zhen work worth?
Across 89 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wu Zhen work is $7,935.
The median Wu Zhen work on paper sells for $9,909 across 46 lots.
The median Wu Zhen painting sells for $1,051 across 7 lots.
Large (over 120 cm) Wu Zhen work on papers typically sell for $6,067–$30,472 (the middle half of 24 sold 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 | 9 | $1,051†‡ | $61,839 | 77.8% | 2025-03-18 |
| Works on Paper | 49 | $9,909‡ | $11.7M‡ | 93.9% | 2025-11-05 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 9 | $346,873‡ | $11.7M‡ | — | 2022-05-28 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $4,902–$50,000‡ | $7,564‡ | $213,509‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $1,811–$176,720‡ | $13,644‡ | $11.7M‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 24 | $6,067–$30,472‡ | $10,340‡ | $726,489‡ |
‡ 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 | 2016 | $11.7M‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $726,489‡ |
| Paintings | 2021 | $61,839 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $7,935 |
‡ 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 Zhen worth?
Across 89 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wu Zhen work is $7,935. The median Wu Zhen work on paper sells for $9,909 across 46 lots. The median Wu Zhen painting sells for $1,051 across 7 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Wu Zhen work on papers typically sell for $6,067–$30,472 (the middle half of 24 sold 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 Zhen work on paper?
Based on 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wu Zhen work on paper is $9,909. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Wu Zhen's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Wu Zhen work on paper is $11,684,529. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a large Wu Zhen work on paper?
Based on 24 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Wu Zhen work on paper (large (over 120 cm)) is $10,340, 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 Zhen work on paper?
Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Wu Zhen work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $13,644, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Wu Zhen's auction record?
Wu Zhen's auction record is $11,684,529, set in 2016. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
See the full Wu Zhen record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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