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# Wu Zishen (1893–1972)

## What is Wu Zishen’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 207 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.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | 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 | 疎林远岫 | Calligraphy on fan | $6,645 | Shanghai Jiatai | Jun 2014 |
| 4 | 以介眉寿, 1964 | Hanging scroll | $6,132 | Duoyunxuan Auction (上海朵云轩拍卖) | Dec 2005 |
| 5 | 云山问道, 1970 | Hanging scroll | $5,921 | Beijing Ginza Auction (北京银座拍卖) | Jun 2025 |
| 6 | Jiang Ru Qiu Bai, 1947 | — | $4,747 | Duoyunxuan Auction (上海朵云轩拍卖) | Jun 2024 |
| 7 | 幽径山居 镜心, 1959 | — | $4,093 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Oct 2019 |
| 8 | Bamboo and Stones | Ink on paper | $3,952 | Duoyunxuan Auction (上海朵云轩拍卖) | Dec 2024 |
| 9 | 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 |
| 10 | Buddha, 1939 | Ink and colour on paper, hanging scroll | $3,922 | Sotheby's | Jun 2026 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 9 | $3,721 |
| Other | 17 | $3,476 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 7 | $2,782 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 207 results from 11 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Wu Zishen is a Chinese artist with 242 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $2,861. 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.

## What is a Wu Zishen work worth?

Across 207 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wu Zishen work is $2,861.

The median Wu Zishen work on paper sells for $3,476 across 53 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 | 54 | $3,476‡ | $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 |

‡ 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Wu Zishen worth?

Across 207 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wu Zishen work is $2,861. The median Wu Zishen work on paper sells for $3,476 across 53 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 53 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wu Zishen work on paper is $3,476. 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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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Wu Zishen auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/wu-zishen-2 (updated 2026-11-03).

Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.