> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/zixi-wei · updated 2026-11-02

# Wei Zixi (1915–2002)

## What is Wei Zixi’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 480 auction results for Wei Zixi at 21 houses since 1994. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,592 including buyer’s premium (middle half $731–$5,192, n=26). The auction record is $1,726,573 for Huang Yang Jie (2021, Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Huang Yang Jie, 1999 | Ink and color on paper | $1,726,573 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2021 |
| 2 | Landscape of Mountain Taihang, 1980 | Ink and color on paper | $125,552 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2023 |
| 3 | Yixing Sketch (Jingxin), 1975 | 纸本 | $104,489 | China Guardian (中国嘉德) | Sep 2011 |
| 4 | Fujian Frontline Scenery, 1962/1963年作 | 设色纸本 | $99,387 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2012 |
| 5 | 松风瀑布, 1988年作 | 设色纸本 | $90,185 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Oct 2011 |
| 6 | Red Flag Canal (Hongqi Canal), 1981年作 | 设色纸本 | $65,594 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2010 |
| 7 | Landscape (Three Frames) | 设色纸本 | $64,672 | China Guardian (中国嘉德) | Oct 2022 |
| 8 | Huangshan Gaoqiu, 1983 | 设色纸本 | $58,317 | China Guardian (中国嘉德) | May 2012 |
| 9 | 勘探, 1974年作 | 设色纸本 | $56,632 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2013 |
| 10 | Huangshan Qifeng, 1987 | 设色纸本 | $51,562 | China Guardian (中国嘉德) | Jun 2022 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 32 | $9,828 |
| Other | 41 | $9,512 |
| Works on paper | 9 | $5,226 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $51,562 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 48 | $9,523 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 18 | $3,976 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 480 results from 21 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Wei Zixi is a Chinese artist with 654 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $14,134. 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 Zixi sold in 2026 for $16,334, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Wei Zixi work worth?

Across 477 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wei Zixi work is $14,134.

The median Wei Zixi painting sells for $16,314 across 126 lots.

The median Wei Zixi work on paper sells for $8,517 across 38 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Wei Zixi paintings typically sell for $13,229–$38,770 (the middle half of 60 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Wei Zixi paintings typically sell for $3,872–$15,538 (the middle half of 31 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 | 1 | — | — | — | 2017-06-25 |
| Paintings | 154 | $16,314‡ | $1.7M‡ | 81.8% | 2026-04-27 |
| Works on Paper | 39 | $8,517†‡ | $99,387 | 97.4% | 2026-07-19 |
| Photography | 2 | — | — | — | 2017-12-14 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 17 | $164,140‡ | $1.7M‡ | — | 2023-12-12 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 31 | $3,872–$15,538‡ | $10,386‡ | $39,755 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 60 | $13,229–$38,770‡ | $18,904‡ | $164,140‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 15 | $42,342–$525,163‡ | $125,552‡ | $1.7M‡ |

‡ 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) | 7 | $4,434–$17,676‡ | $11,281‡ | $99,387 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 23 | $4,967–$16,533‡ | $9,361‡ | $47,037‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $158–$13,523†‡ | $2,644†‡ | $26,450‡ |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2016 | $1.7M‡ |
| Paintings | 2021 | $1.7M |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $99,387 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $47,037‡ |

‡ 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 Zixi worth?

Across 477 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wei Zixi work is $14,134. The median Wei Zixi painting sells for $16,314 across 126 lots. The median Wei Zixi work on paper sells for $8,517 across 38 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Wei Zixi paintings typically sell for $13,229–$38,770 (the middle half of 60 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Wei Zixi paintings typically sell for $3,872–$15,538 (the middle half of 31 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 Wei Zixi painting?

Based on 126 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wei Zixi painting is $16,314. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Wei Zixi's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Wei Zixi painting is $1,731,041. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a Wei Zixi work on paper?

Based on 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wei Zixi work on paper is $8,517. 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 Zixi's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Wei Zixi work on paper is $99,387.

### What is the average price of a medium Wei Zixi painting?

Based on 60 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Wei Zixi painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $18,904, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a small Wei Zixi painting?

Based on 31 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Wei Zixi painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $10,386, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Wei Zixi's auction record?

Wei Zixi's auction record is $1,731,041, set in 2016. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Wei Zixi auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/zixi-wei (updated 2026-11-02).

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.