Wu Zishen (1893–1972)
What is Wu Zishen’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 208 auction results for Wu Zishen at 11 houses since 1997. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,777 including buyer’s premium (middle half $563–$4,444, n=8). The auction record is $8,167 for Spring Mountains with Clouds (2026, Bonhams). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spring Mountains with Clouds, 1894 | Ink and colour on paper, hanging scroll | $8,167 | Bonhams | Apr 2026 |
| 2 | 兰竹图, 1971 | Ink on paper | $7,785 | Duoyunxuan Auction (上海朵云轩拍卖) | Jun 2016 |
| 3 | 云山问道, 1970 | Hanging scroll | $5,921 | Beijing Ginza Auction (北京银座拍卖) | Jun 2025 |
| 4 | Jiang Ru Qiu Bai, 1947 | — | $4,747 | Duoyunxuan Auction (上海朵云轩拍卖) | Jun 2024 |
| 5 | 幽径山居 镜心, 1959 | — | $4,093 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Oct 2019 |
| 6 | Bamboo and Stones | Ink on paper | $3,952 | Duoyunxuan Auction (上海朵云轩拍卖) | Dec 2024 |
| 7 | 并蒂芙蓉·行书, 1941 | Ink on folding fan | $3,944 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Oct 2018 |
| 8 | Buddha, 1939 | Ink and colour on paper, hanging scroll | $3,922 | Sotheby's | Jun 2026 |
| 9 | 松篁清翠, 1955 | — | $3,871 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Oct 2022 |
| 10 | 吴子深 戊子（1948）年作 朱竹 行书 成扇, 1948 | Ink on fan | $3,721 | Duoyunxuan Auction (上海朵云轩拍卖) | Jul 2005 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 9 | $3,721 |
| Other | 12 | $2,284 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 5 | $2,782 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 208 results from 11 houses · How we compute these figures
Wu Zishen is a Chinese artist with 243 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $2,721. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Wu Zishen sold in 2026 for $3,922, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Wu Zishen on OpeningBid →What is a Wu Zishen work worth?
Across 208 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wu Zishen work is $2,721.
The median Wu Zishen work on paper sells for $3,158 across 54 lots.
The median Wu Zishen painting sells for $2,721 across 24 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 | 27 | $2,721‡ | $7,785 | 88.9% | 2021-09-19 |
| Works on Paper | 55 | $3,158‡ | $11,225‡ | — | 2026-06-16 |
| Photography | 4 | — | — | — | 2016-06-28 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $9,360‡ | $11,225‡ | — | 2026-04-28 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $1,930–$2,782‡ | $2,659‡ | $3,339‡ |
‡ 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) | 9 | $700–$3,922‡ | $2,782‡ | $8,167 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $1,962–$9,360‡ | $3,809‡ | $11,225‡ |
‡ 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 | $11,225‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $9,360‡ |
| Paintings | 2016 | $7,785 |
| Paintings | 2015 | $3,339‡ |
‡ 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 Zishen worth?
Across 208 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wu Zishen work is $2,721. The median Wu Zishen work on paper sells for $3,158 across 54 lots. The median Wu Zishen painting sells for $2,721 across 24 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Wu Zishen work on paper?
Based on 54 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wu Zishen work on paper is $3,158. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Wu Zishen's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Wu Zishen work on paper is $11,225. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Wu Zishen painting?
Based on 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wu Zishen painting is $2,721. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Wu Zishen's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Wu Zishen painting is $7,785.
What is Wu Zishen's auction record?
Wu Zishen's auction record is $11,225, set in 2020. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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