Wei Zhu (b. 1966)
Wei Zhu is a Chinese artist with 96 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $32,605. 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 Wei Zhu sold in 2025 for $63,006, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Wei Zhu on OpeningBid →What is a Wei Zhu work worth?
Across 74 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wei Zhu work is $32,605.
The median Wei Zhu painting sells for $35,737 across 10 lots.
The median Wei Zhu work on paper sells for $20,097 across 14 lots.
The median Wei Zhu sculpture sells for $67,336 across 14 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 | 3 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 16 | $35,737‡ | $760,568 | 62.5% | 2022-04-22 |
| Works on Paper | 16 | $20,097‡ | $233,302 | 87.5% | 2024-05-17 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 14 | $67,336†‡ | $1.5M | — | 2025-09-28 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 15 | $145,852†‡ | $1.5M | — | 2021-10-03 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 | $32,830–$49,148‡ | $35,960‡ | $59,765‡ |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $20,949–$45,117‡ | $23,964‡ | $233,302 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $32,605–$63,006‡ | $53,962‡ | $560,207 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $64,609–$144,992† | $108,560† | $1.5M |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2011 | $1.5M |
| Paintings | 2013 | $760,568 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2012 | $560,207 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $233,302 |
| Paintings | 2012 | $108,574‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $45,117 |
‡ 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 Zhu worth?
Across 74 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wei Zhu work is $32,605. The median Wei Zhu painting sells for $35,737 across 10 lots. The median Wei Zhu work on paper sells for $20,097 across 14 lots. The median Wei Zhu sculpture sells for $67,336 across 14 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 Wei Zhu painting?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wei Zhu painting is $35,737. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Wei Zhu's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Wei Zhu painting is $760,568.
What is the average price of a Wei Zhu work on paper?
Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wei Zhu work on paper is $20,097. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Wei Zhu's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Wei Zhu work on paper is $233,302.
What is the average price of a Wei Zhu sculpture?
Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wei Zhu sculpture is $67,336. 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 Wei Zhu's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Wei Zhu sculpture is $1,468,248.
What is Wei Zhu's auction record?
Wei Zhu's auction record is $1,468,248, set in 2011.
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