Zao Wou-ki is a French artist with 1,979 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $122,811.
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 366 | $5,308 | $448,562 | 90.7% | 2026-03-20 |
| Paintings | 369 | $1.1M | $116M | 97.8% | 2026-03-28 |
| Works on Paper | 179 | $80,187 | $1.9M | 97.8% | 2026-05-20 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $35,060 | $35,060 | — | 2013-06-04 |
| Photography | 1 | $229,482 | $229,482 | — | 2026-03-20 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 610 | $646,385 | $116M | — | 2026-03-30 |
Zao Wou-ki's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (366 lots) median $5,308 with 90.7% sell-through. Paintings (369 lots) median $1,129,247, record $115,975,000. A typical Zao Wou-ki painting sells for around 213× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 610 lots) the median is $646,385.
| Title | Date | House | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sans titre | 2026-05-29 | Phillips | $32,927 |
| Suite olympique centennal | 2026-05-29 | Phillips | $27,988 |
| Sans titre | 2026-05-29 | Phillips | $23,049 |
| Sans titre | 2026-05-29 | Phillips | $23,049 |
| Sans titre | 2026-05-29 | Phillips | $21,402 |
Based on 361 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Zao Wou-ki painting is $1,129,247.
The highest price recorded at auction for a Zao Wou-ki painting is $115,975,000.
Based on 332 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Zao Wou-ki print is $5,308.
The highest price recorded at auction for a Zao Wou-ki print is $448,562.
Based on 175 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Zao Wou-ki work on paper is $80,187.
The highest price recorded at auction for a Zao Wou-ki work on paper is $1,890,000.
Zao Wou-ki's auction record is $115,975,000, set on 2018-11-24.