Wei Zhao (b. 1957)
Wei Zhao is a Chinese artist with 109 auction lots recorded since 1996, median price $4,578. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Wei Zhao sold in 2025 for $6,446, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Wei Zhao on OpeningBid →What is a Wei Zhao work worth?
Across 68 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wei Zhao work is $4,578.
The median Wei Zhao painting sells for $2,774 across 23 lots.
The median Wei Zhao work on paper sells for $6,880 across 4 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 | 23 | $2,774‡ | $18,539‡ | — | 2024-12-10 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $6,880‡ | $12,347‡ | — | 2025-11-27 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $43,771‡ | $79,122 | — | 2024-06-29 |
‡ 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) | 18 | $2,230–$5,345‡ | $2,736‡ | $11,397‡ |
‡ 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 | 2014 | $18,539‡ |
| Paintings | 2024 | $15,839 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $12,347‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $7,314 |
‡ 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 Wei Zhao worth?
Across 68 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wei Zhao work is $4,578. The median Wei Zhao painting sells for $2,774 across 23 lots. The median Wei Zhao work on paper sells for $6,880 across 4 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Wei Zhao painting?
Based on 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wei Zhao painting is $2,774. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Wei Zhao's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Wei Zhao painting is $18,539. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium Wei Zhao painting?
Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Wei Zhao painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,736, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Wei Zhao's auction record?
Wei Zhao's auction record is $79,122, set in 2024.
See the full Wei Zhao record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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