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Zao Wou-ki

Zao Wou-ki

French · 1920–2013 · Painter, Printmaker

Zao Wou-Ki was a Chinese-French painter. He was a member of the Académie des Beaux-Arts in Paris. Zao Wou-Ki graduated from the China Academy of Art in Hangzhou, where he… (Wikipedia)

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  1. Zao Wou-ki, 1. 12. 68 (13. 2. 77), 1968-1977, Oil on canvas1. 12. 68 (13. 2. 77)Ravenel · NT$293,760,000≈ $9,288,691≈ £7,359,128≈ €8,329,918Sign up to see
  2. Zao Wou-ki, 04.01.79, 1979, oil on canvas04.01.79Phillips · HK$69,850,000≈ $8,903,780≈ £6,688,034≈ €7,646,667Sign up to see
  3. Zao Wou-ki, 22.6.63, 1963, oil on canvas22.6.63Phillips · HK$54,310,000≈ $7,007,619≈ £5,583,316≈ €6,209,126Sign up to see

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ArtSell has recorded 494 auction results for Zao Wou-ki between 2001 and 2026, of which 458 sold (93%). A further 18 lots were offered at auction without a published result. Recorded sale prices range from $318Sign up free to see to $9.3MSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $9.3MSign up free to see for 1. 12. 68 (13. 2. 77) at Ravenel in June 2019. The most common medium is lithographs (182 lots). Most results come from Phillips (140), Ravenel (135) and Ketterer Kunst (65).

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  1. Zao Wou-ki, Sans titre (La Théière), oil on canvas
    Sans titre (La Théière)
    Oil · Canvas
    54 x 65 cm. (21 1/4 x 25 5/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 11
    HK$11,094,000≈ $1,413,930≈ £1,067,359≈ €1,245,205Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. HK$10,000,000–15,000,000View at Phillips ↗
  2. Zao Wou-ki, Nocturne, 1955, lithograph in colors
    Nocturne, 1955
    Lithograph · ed. 89/150
    Sight: 16 "h x 19.875" w
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 23
    $2,600≈ £1,927≈ €2,243HammerSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  3. Zao Wou-ki, Nocturne, 1955, Litografía 15 / 150
    Nocturne, 1955
    Lithograph · ed. 15/150
    37.5 x 48 cm medidas de la imagen
    Morton Subastas · · Lot 18
    MX$32,000≈ $1,885≈ £1,388≈ €1,619HammerSign up free to seeEst. MX$36,000–50,000View at Morton Subastas ↗
  4. Zao Wou-ki, Two works for XXe Siècle, lithograph in colors
    Two works for XXe Siècle
    Lithograph
    12⅜ h x 9¾ w in (31 x 25 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 296
    $576≈ £430≈ €498Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  5. Zao Wou-ki, Entre deux villes, 1955, lithograph on on Japon nacré paper
    Entre deux villes, 1955
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 2/4
    image 47 x 61 cm. (18 1/2 x 24 in.) frame 64 x 79 cm. (25 1/4 x 31 1/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 201
    HK$64,500≈ $8,231≈ £6,131≈ €7,069Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. HK$35,000–55,000View at Phillips ↗
  6. Zao Wou-ki, Two Trees, 1955, lithograph on paper
    Two Trees, 1955
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 58/60
    image 50.5 x 65.5 cm. (19 7/8 x 25 3/4 in.) frame 58 x 73.5 cm. (22 7/8 x 28 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 202
    HK$96,750≈ $12,347≈ £9,196≈ €10,604Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. HK$30,000–50,000View at Phillips ↗
  7. Zao Wou-ki, Sans titre, 1956, lithograph on paper
    Sans titre, 1956
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 9/150
    image 42 x 48.5 cm. (16 1/2 x 19 1/8 in.) frame 57 x 59.4 cm. (22 1/2 x 23 3/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 203
    HK$96,750≈ $12,347≈ £9,196≈ €10,604Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. HK$30,000–50,000View at Phillips ↗
  8. Zao Wou-ki, Petit jardin, 1956, lithograph on paper
    Petit jardin, 1956
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 53/200
    image 36 x 48.5 cm. (14 1/8 x 19 1/8 in.) frame 49 x 60.5 cm. (19 1/4 x 23 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 204
    HK$122,550≈ $15,640≈ £11,648≈ €13,432Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. HK$30,000–50,000View at Phillips ↗
  9. Zao Wou-ki, Sans titre, 1957, etching on paper
    Sans titre, 1957
    Etching · Paper · ed. 3/50
    image 11.5 x 32.5 cm. (4 1/2 x 12 3/4 in.) frame 34 x 46 cm. (13 3/8 x 18 1/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 205
    HK$58,050≈ $7,408≈ £5,517≈ €6,362Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. HK$40,000–60,000View at Phillips ↗
  10. Zao Wou-ki, Vent et poussières, 1957, etching on paper
    Vent et poussières, 1957
    Etching · Paper · ed. 1/60
    image 34 x 49 cm. (13 3/8 x 19 1/4 in.) frame 53.4 x 69 cm. (21 x 27 1/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 206
    HK$116,100≈ $14,817≈ £11,035≈ €12,725Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. HK$35,000–55,000View at Phillips ↗
Also offered, result not published (18)

Lots by Zao Wou-ki that were offered at auction where the house did not publish whether they sold. Not counted in any statistics.

Zao Wou-ki paintings (118)Zao Wou-ki oil paintings (118)Zao Wou-ki works on paper (39)Zao Wou-ki watercolors (26)Zao Wou-ki drawings (11)Zao Wou-ki prints (314)Zao Wou-ki etchings (89)Zao Wou-ki aquatints (35)Zao Wou-ki lithographs (182)Zao Wou-ki sculpture (6)

Zao Wou-ki: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by Zao Wou-ki at auction?

$9,288,691Sign up free to see, for 1. 12. 68 (13. 2. 77) at Ravenel (June 2019) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Zao Wou-ki?

The median sale price is $5.7kSign up free to see across 433 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Zao Wou-ki have sold at auction?

458 of 494 recorded lots sold between 2001 and 2026. 18 further lots were offered with no published result and are not counted.

Which auction houses sell Zao Wou-ki?

Phillips, Ravenel and Ketterer Kunst account for the most recorded results. Phillips · Ravenel · Ketterer Kunst

Zao Wou-ki signature

248 catalogued lots by Zao Wou-ki record a signature line. The most common placement is lower right (92% of lots that state a placement). Most often: signed.

Placement

  • lower right100
  • on the reverse3
  • lower centre3
  • lower left2
  • in the margin1

Form

  • signed167
  • signed and dated69
  • signed in pencil12
  • Signed and dated ' Wou-Ki[in Chinese] ZAO 51' lower right — Sans titre, Phillips, Sep 30, 2026
  • Signed 'Wou-Ki [in Chinese] ZAO' lower right; further signed, dedicated and dated '12. 1951 Pour Harry et Nina Très cordialement Wou-Ki [in Chinese] ZAO 6. 1952 — Sans titre (La Théière), Phillips, Sep 30, 2026
  • Numbered 'HC. 14/15' lower left; further signed and dated 'Wou-Ki [in Chinese] ZAO 94' lower right — Sans titre, Phillips, May 29, 2026

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About Zao Wou-ki

Zao Wou-Ki was a Chinese-French painter. He was a member of the Académie des Beaux-Arts in Paris. Zao Wou-Ki graduated from the China Academy of Art in Hangzhou, where he studied under French-trained Fang Ganmin and Wu Dayu.

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