Zao Wou-ki
Zao Wou-ki is a French/Chinese artist with 627 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $10,108. 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 Zao Wou-ki sold in 2026 for $60,201, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 528 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zao Wou-ki work is $10,108.
The median Zao Wou-ki print sells for $3,731 across 280 lots.
The median Zao Wou-ki painting sells for $1,581,094 across 85 lots.
The median Zao Wou-ki work on paper sells for $330,511 across 33 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Zao Wou-ki prints typically sell for $2,140–$8,944 (the middle half of 134 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Zao Wou-ki prints typically sell for $2,000–$15,445 (the middle half of 113 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 322 | $3,731†‡ | $1.3M | 87% | 2026-10-26 |
| Paintings | 90 | $1.6M†‡ | $32.8M | 94.4% | 2026-04-15 |
| Works on Paper | 34 | $330,511‡ | $3.3M | 97.1% | 2026-06-10 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $29,180‡ | $29,180‡ | — | 2011-12-04 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 172 | $823,024†‡ | $32.8M | — | 2026-04-15 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Zao Wou-ki's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (322 lots) median $3,731 with 87% sell-through. Paintings (90 lots) median $1,581,094, record $32,848,378. A typical Zao Wou-ki painting sells for around 424× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 172 lots) the median is $823,024.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 113 | $2,000–$15,445†‡ | $4,509†‡ | $1.3M |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 134 | $2,140–$8,944†‡ | $3,603†‡ | $1M |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $73,237–$1.1M‡ | $283,708‡ | $6.9M |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 49 | $762,467–$3.9M†‡ | $1.1M†‡ | $9.7M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 18 | $1.8M–$5.9M‡ | $3.1M‡ | $32.8M |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $213,285–$807,649‡ | $731,625‡ | $1.4M |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $60,201–$695,044‡ | $72,242‡ | $3.3M |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2005 | $32.8M |
| Paintings | 2021 | $21M |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $3.3M |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $1.4M |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $1.3M |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $1M |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2011 | $29,180‡ |
‡ 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 Zao Wou-ki worth?
Across 528 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zao Wou-ki work is $10,108. The median Zao Wou-ki print sells for $3,731 across 280 lots. The median Zao Wou-ki painting sells for $1,581,094 across 85 lots. The median Zao Wou-ki work on paper sells for $330,511 across 33 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Zao Wou-ki prints typically sell for $2,140–$8,944 (the middle half of 134 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Zao Wou-ki prints typically sell for $2,000–$15,445 (the middle half of 113 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 Zao Wou-ki print?
Based on 280 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Zao Wou-ki print is $3,731. 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 Zao Wou-ki's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Zao Wou-ki print is $1,256,443.
What is the average price of a Zao Wou-ki painting?
Based on 85 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Zao Wou-ki painting is $1,581,094. 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 Zao Wou-ki's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Zao Wou-ki painting is $32,848,378.
What is the average price of a Zao Wou-ki work on paper?
Based on 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Zao Wou-ki work on paper is $330,511. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Zao Wou-ki's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Zao Wou-ki work on paper is $3,347,489.
What is the average price of a medium Zao Wou-ki print?
Based on 134 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Zao Wou-ki print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,603, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 small Zao Wou-ki print?
Based on 113 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Zao Wou-ki print (small (under 50 cm)) is $4,509, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Zao Wou-ki's auction record?
Zao Wou-ki's auction record is $32,848,378, set in 2005.
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