> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/zhao-wei · updated 2026-11-03

# 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.

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

## 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.

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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, “Wei Zhao auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/zhao-wei (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.