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Zao Wou-ki Oil Paintings: Value & Auction Prices

1920–2013

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Zao Wou-ki oil paintings have appeared at auction 141 times in ArtSell’s records between 2003 and 2026; 130 sold, a sell-through rate of 92%. Across 118 sales with a published price, the typical result was $463kSign up free to see to $2MSign up free to see (median $842kSign up free to see). 1. 12. 68 (13. 2. 77) holds the top price on file: $9.3MSign up free to see at Ravenel (June 2019). Sales were recorded mainly at Ravenel (88), Phillips (24) and Artcurial (22).

NT$293,760,000≈ $9,288,691≈ £7,359,128≈ €8,329,918Sign uprecord price · incl. premium1. 12. 68 (13. 2. 77)Ravenel141auction results2003–2026years recorded92%sold$842kSign up free to seemedian price

Zao Wou-ki oil paintings: key figures

Auction results
141
Sold rate
92%
Active at auction
2003–2026
Median price
$842kSign up free to see
Record price
$9.3MSign up free to see 1. 12. 68 (13. 2. 77), Ravenel, Jun 2019

Top auction houses: Ravenel (88), Phillips (24), Artcurial (22)

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  1. 14.09.70 by Zao Wou-ki, 1970, oil on canvas, sold May 2019
    14.09.70, 1970
    Oil · Canvas
    73.1 x 91.8 cm. (28 3/4 x 36 1/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 12
    HK$9,750,000≈ $1,242,248≈ £978,687≈ €1,110,438Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. HK$9,000,000–12,000,000View at Phillips ↗
  2. 24.09.99 by Zao Wou-ki, 1999, Oil on canvas, sold Dec 2018
    24.09.99, 1999
    Oil · Canvas
    162 x 130 cm
    Ravenel · · Lot 217
    NT$86,560,000≈ $2,808,006≈ £2,209,115≈ €2,472,054Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. NT$80,000,000–120,000,000View at Ravenel ↗
  3. 25.5.66 by Zao Wou-ki, 1966, Huile sur toile, sold Jun 2018
    25.5.66, 1966
    Oil · Canvas
    Artcurial · · Lot 43
    €753,000≈ $883,796≈ £660,190Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €400,000–600,000View at Artcurial ↗
  4. 1.6.88 by Zao Wou-ki, 1988, Huile sur toile, sold Jun 2018
    1.6.88, 1988
    Oil · Canvas
    Artcurial · · Lot 42
    €3,518,600≈ $4,129,781≈ £3,084,919Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,800,000–2,800,000View at Artcurial ↗
  5. Red Sun by Zao Wou-ki, 1949-1951, Oil on paper, sold Jun 2018
    Red Sun, 1949-1951
    Oil · Paper
    14.2 x 20.5 cm
    Ravenel · · Lot 210
    NT$3,000,000≈ $100,470≈ £75,050≈ €86,100Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. NT$2,800,000–4,000,000View at Ravenel ↗
  6. 5.11.62 by Zao Wou-ki, 1962, Oil on canvas, sold Jun 2018
    5.11.62, 1962
    Oil · Canvas
    80.5 x 116 cm
    Ravenel · · Lot 220
    NT$153,760,000≈ $5,149,422≈ £3,846,584≈ €4,412,908Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. NT$88,000,000–110,000,000View at Ravenel ↗
  7. 04.01.79 by Zao Wou-ki, 1979, oil on canvas, sold May 2018
    04.01.79, 1979
    Oil · Canvas
    250 x 260 cm. (98 3/8 x 102 3/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 5
    HK$69,850,000≈ $8,903,780≈ £6,688,034≈ €7,626,364Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Phillips ↗
  8. 09.02.60 by Zao Wou-ki, 1960, Oil on canvas, sold Dec 2017
    09.02.60, 1960
    Oil · Canvas
    73 x 92 cm
    Ravenel · · Lot 325
    NT$60,800,000≈ $2,026,464≈ £1,502,420≈ €1,705,060Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. NT$60,000,000–70,000,000View at Ravenel ↗
  9. Sans titre by Zao Wou-ki, 1948, Oil on canvas, sold Jun 2017
    Sans titre, 1948
    Oil · Canvas
    46 x 38 cm
    Ravenel · · Lot 315
    NT$13,200,000≈ $437,976≈ £339,227≈ €390,457Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. NT$11,000,000–18,000,000View at Ravenel ↗
  10. 30.09.97 by Zao Wou-ki, 1997, oil on canvas, sold Jun 2017
    30.09.97, 1997
    Oil · Canvas
    101 x 102 cm. (39 3/4 x 40 1/8 in.)
    Ravenel · · Lot 320
    NT$36,000,000≈ $1,194,480≈ £925,165≈ €1,064,884Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. NT$38,000,000–46,000,000View at Ravenel ↗
  11. 20.02.76 by Zao Wou-ki, 1976, Huile sur toile, sold May 2017
    20.02.76, 1976
    Oil · Canvas
    Artcurial · · Lot 424
    €295,500≈ $331,581≈ £258,160Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €250,000–350,000View at Artcurial ↗
  12. 09.08.50 by Zao Wou-ki, 1950, oil on canvas, sold May 2017
    09.08.50, 1950
    Oil · Canvas
    33 x 41.3 cm (12 7/8 x 16 1/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 42
    HK$2,240,000≈ $287,437≈ £223,756≈ €256,732Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. HK$1,800,000–2,800,000View at Phillips ↗
  13. 25.08.60 by Zao Wou-ki, 1960, Huile sur toile, sold Dec 2016
    25.08.60, 1960
    Oil · Canvas
    Artcurial · · Lot 6
    €156,000≈ $166,951≈ £131,303Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €50,000–70,000View at Artcurial ↗
  14. 17.02.71-12.05.76 by Zao Wou-ki, 1971-1976, Huile sur toile, sold Dec 2016
    17.02.71-12.05.76, 1971-1976
    Oil · Canvas
    Artcurial · · Lot 5
    €571,500≈ $611,619≈ £481,022Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €450,000–650,000View at Artcurial ↗
  15. 23.11.83 by Zao Wou-ki, 1983, Oil on canvas, sold Dec 2016
    23.11.83, 1983
    Oil · Canvas
    130 x 97 cm
    Ravenel · · Lot 328
    NT$52,960,000≈ $1,659,766≈ £1,305,361≈ €1,559,638Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. NT$50,000,000–60,000,000View at Ravenel ↗
  16. 18.02.2002 by Zao Wou-ki, 2002, Oil on canvas, sold Dec 2016
    18.02.2002, 2002
    Oil · Canvas
    81 x 100 cm
    Ravenel · · Lot 329
    NT$47,360,000≈ $1,484,262≈ £1,167,332≈ €1,394,721Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. NT$46,000,000–55,000,000View at Ravenel ↗
  17. 19.9.85 by Zao Wou-ki, 1985, Oil on canvas, offered Dec 2016
    19.9.85, 1985
    Oil · Canvas
    95 x 105 cm
    Ravenel · · Lot 325
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. NT$60,000,000–80,000,000View at Ravenel ↗
  18. Bol et Feuilles sur Fond Rouge (Bowl and Leaves with Red Background) by Zao Wou-ki, 1953, oil on canvas, sold Nov 2016
    Bol et Feuilles sur Fond Rouge (Bowl and Leaves with Red Background), 1953
    Oil · Canvas
    33 x 41 cm. (12 7/8 x 16 1/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 15
    HK$4,640,000≈ $598,235≈ £481,981≈ €564,799Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. HK$1,000,000–1,500,000View at Phillips ↗
  19. 18.4.84 by Zao Wou-ki, 1984, Huile sur toile, sold Jun 2016
    18.4.84, 1984
    Oil · Canvas
    Artcurial · · Lot 41
    €554,500≈ $629,302≈ £436,500Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €500,000–700,000View at Artcurial ↗
  20. 01.11.86 by Zao Wou-ki, 1986, Oil on canvas, sold Jun 2016
    01.11.86, 1986
    Oil · Canvas
    89 x 116 cm
    Ravenel · · Lot 263
    NT$42,880,000≈ $1,314,701≈ £911,910≈ €1,178,681Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. NT$36,000,000–44,000,000View at Ravenel ↗
  21. 14.09.50 by Zao Wou-ki, 1950, Oil on canvas mounted onto cardboard, sold Jun 2016
    14.09.50, 1950
    Oil · Canvas
    15.8 x 19.8cm
    Ravenel · · Lot 257
    NT$6,600,000≈ $202,356≈ £140,359≈ €181,420Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. NT$6,000,000–7,000,000View at Ravenel ↗
  22. 30.01.76 by Zao Wou-ki, 1976, Huile sur toile, sold Dec 2015
    30.01.76, 1976
    Oil · Canvas
    Artcurial · · Lot 42
    €405,800≈ $438,629≈ £291,235Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €300,000–500,000View at Artcurial ↗
  23. 14.05.62 by Zao Wou-ki, 1962, Huile sur toile, sold Dec 2015
    14.05.62, 1962
    Oil · Canvas
    Artcurial · · Lot 10
    €1,609,500≈ $1,739,709≈ £1,155,108Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,400,000–2,400,000View at Artcurial ↗
  24. 24.09.99 by Zao Wou-ki, 1999, Oil on canvas, sold Dec 2015
    24.09.99, 1999
    Oil · Canvas
    162 x 130 cm
    Ravenel · · Lot 153
    NT$69,760,000≈ $2,129,075≈ £1,413,635≈ €1,952,922Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. NT$60,000,000–80,000,000View at Ravenel ↗
  25. Juin 2005 by Zao Wou-ki, 2005, Oil on canvas, offered Nov 2015
    Juin 2005, 2005
    Oil · Canvas
    92 x 73 cm
    Ravenel · · Lot 27
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. HK$3,800,000–5,500,000View at Ravenel ↗
  26. 16.9.91 by Zao Wou-ki, 1991, Oil on canvas, sold Jun 2015
    16.9.91, 1991
    Oil · Canvas
    114 x 146 cm
    Ravenel · · Lot 239
    NT$80,960,000≈ $2,619,056≈ £1,717,076≈ €2,334,691Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. NT$78,000,000–90,000,000View at Ravenel ↗
  27. 23.9.76 (diptych) by Zao Wou-ki, 1976, Oil on canvas, sold Jun 2015
    23.9.76 (diptych), 1976
    Oil · Canvas
    50 x 84 cm
    Ravenel · · Lot 237
    NT$31,200,000≈ $1,009,320≈ £661,719≈ €899,733Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. NT$30,000,000–42,000,000View at Ravenel ↗
  28. 19.12.66 by Zao Wou-ki, 1966, Oil on canvas, sold Jun 2015
    19.12.66, 1966
    Oil · Canvas
    195 x 96 cm
    Ravenel · · Lot 238
    NT$80,960,000≈ $2,619,056≈ £1,717,076≈ €2,334,691Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. NT$78,000,000–90,000,000View at Ravenel ↗
  29. Ville flottante by Zao Wou-ki, 1954, Oil on canvas, sold Dec 2014
    Ville flottante, 1954
    Oil · Canvas
    46 x 55 cm
    Ravenel · · Lot 176
    NT$21,600,000≈ $694,008≈ £444,165≈ €561,404Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. NT$14,000,000–20,000,000View at Ravenel ↗
  30. Ciel, terre et poussiere by Zao Wou-ki, 1957, Oil on canvas, sold Dec 2014
    Ciel, terre et poussiere, 1957
    Oil · Canvas
    73 x 100 cm
    Ravenel · · Lot 171
    NT$92,160,000≈ $2,961,101≈ £1,895,105≈ €2,395,325Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. NT$75,000,000–100,000,000View at Ravenel ↗
  31. 20.01.64 by Zao Wou-ki, 1964, Huile sur toile, sold Jun 2014
    20.01.64, 1964
    Oil · Canvas
    Artcurial · · Lot 60
    €397,500≈ $542,389≈ £323,853Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €250,000–350,000View at Artcurial ↗
  32. 26.01.60 by Zao Wou-ki, 1960, Huile sur toile, sold Jun 2014
    26.01.60, 1960
    Oil · Canvas
    Artcurial · · Lot 59
    €1,441,500≈ $1,966,927≈ £1,174,425Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €900,000–1,200,000View at Artcurial ↗
  33. 18.12.49 by Zao Wou-ki, 1949, Huile sur carton toilé, sold Jun 2014
    18.12.49, 1949
    Oil · Board
    Artcurial · · Lot 58
    €212,600≈ $290,093≈ £173,210Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €50,000–70,000View at Artcurial ↗
  34. 19.7.63 by Zao Wou-ki, 1963, Oil on canvas, sold Dec 2013
    19.7.63, 1963
    Oil · Canvas
    114 x 75 cm
    Ravenel · · Lot 664
    NT$114,560,000≈ $3,868,691≈ £2,360,974≈ €2,842,327Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. NT$50,000,000–80,000,000View at Ravenel ↗
  35. 27.12.89 by Zao Wou-ki, 1989, Oil on canvas, sold Nov 2013
    27.12.89, 1989
    Oil · Canvas
    100 x 162 cm
    Ravenel · · Lot 527
    HK$15,200,000≈ $1,960,648≈ £1,211,174≈ €1,450,827Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. HK$12,000,000–20,000,000View at Ravenel ↗
  36. Composition by Zao Wou-ki, 1976, Oil on canvas, sold Jun 2013
    Composition, 1976
    Oil · Canvas
    65,1 x 54,2 cm (25,6 x 21,3 in)
    Ketterer Kunst · · Lot 235
    €439,200≈ $582,379≈ £373,895Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €250,000View at Ketterer Kunst ↗
  37. 10.04.70, 1970 by Zao Wou-ki, Huile sur toile, sold Jun 2013
    10.04.70, 1970
    Oil · Canvas
    Artcurial · · Lot 30
    €265,500≈ $345,362≈ £226,156Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €250,000–300,000View at Artcurial ↗
  38. 28.4.75 by Zao Wou-ki, 1975, Oil on canvas, sold May 2013
    28.4.75, 1975
    Oil · Canvas
    116 x 89 cm
    Ravenel · · Lot 526
    HK$14,080,000≈ $1,813,645≈ £1,199,263≈ €1,401,689Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. HK$6,000,000–12,000,000View at Ravenel ↗
  39. 28.3.71 by Zao Wou-ki, 1971, Oil on canvas, sold Dec 2012
    28.3.71, 1971
    Oil · Canvas
    46 x 55 cm (18,1 x 21,6 in)
    Ketterer Kunst · · Lot 246
    €512,400≈ $661,252≈ £413,050Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €300,000View at Ketterer Kunst ↗
  40. Bateaux fond bleu by Zao Wou-ki, 1951, Oil on canvas, sold Dec 2012
    Bateaux fond bleu, 1951
    Oil · Canvas
    81 x 100 cm
    Ravenel · · Lot 661
    NT$64,160,000≈ $2,206,462≈ £1,372,349≈ €1,699,109Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. NT$55,000,000–75,000,000View at Ravenel ↗
  41. La Mer perdue by Zao Wou-ki, 1952, Oil on canvas, sold Dec 2012
    La Mer perdue, 1952
    Oil · Canvas
    80.5 x 116 cm
    Ravenel · · Lot 660
    NT$125,760,000≈ $4,324,886≈ £2,689,941≈ €3,330,422Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. NT$10,000,000,000View at Ravenel ↗
  42. Hieroglyphs by Zao Wou-ki, 1954, Oil on fiberboard, sold Dec 2012
    Hieroglyphs, 1954
    Oil · Board
    21 x 26 cm
    Ravenel · · Lot 651
    NT$3,360,000≈ $115,550≈ £71,869≈ €88,981Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. NT$2,500,000–4,000,000View at Ravenel ↗
  43. 05.06.53 - Composition bistre, noire by Zao Wou-ki, 1953, Oil on canvas, sold Nov 2012
    05.06.53 - Composition bistre, noire, 1953
    Oil · Canvas
    89.3 x 117 cm
    Ravenel · · Lot 524
    HK$17,440,000≈ $2,250,283≈ £1,405,900≈ €1,735,794Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. HK$16,000,000–20,000,000View at Ravenel ↗
  44. 19.02.2005 by Zao Wou-ki, 2005, Oil on canvas, sold Jun 2012
    19.02.2005, 2005
    Oil · Canvas
    97 x 195 cm
    Ravenel · · Lot 176
    NT$75,360,000≈ $2,513,256≈ £1,633,682≈ €2,039,649Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. NT$75,000,000–95,000,000View at Ravenel ↗
  45. 1.8.83 by Zao Wou-ki, 1983, Oil on canvas, offered May 2012
    1.8.83, 1983
    Oil · Canvas
    80 x 100 cm
    Ravenel · · Lot 36
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. HK$6,000,000–8,000,000View at Ravenel ↗
  46. 27.8.84 by Zao Wou-ki, 1984, Oil on canvas, sold May 2012
    27.8.84, 1984
    Oil · Canvas
    95 x 105 cm
    Ravenel · · Lot 34
    HK$12,400,000≈ $1,597,492≈ £1,017,122≈ €1,271,281Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. HK$8,500,000–11,000,000View at Ravenel ↗
  47. 5.6.54 (Herbes) by Zao Wou-ki, 1954, Oil on canvas, sold Dec 2011
    5.6.54 (Herbes), 1954
    Oil · Canvas
    50 x 73 cm
    Ravenel · · Lot 154
    NT$38,400,000≈ $1,273,344≈ £813,950≈ €942,450Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. NT$28,000,000–40,000,000View at Ravenel ↗
  48. 11.10.78 by Zao Wou-ki, 1978, Oil on canvas, sold Dec 2011
    11.10.78, 1978
    Oil · Canvas
    65 x 54 cm
    Ravenel · · Lot 150
    NT$13,800,000≈ $457,608≈ £292,513≈ €338,693Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. NT$8,200,000–12,000,000View at Ravenel ↗
  49. 29.12.49 by Zao Wou-ki, 1949, Oil on carton, offered Dec 2011
    29.12.49, 1949
    Oil · Board
    12.7 x 16.8 cm
    Ravenel · · Lot 146
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. NT$2,500,000–3,800,000View at Ravenel ↗
  50. 17.9.80 by Zao Wou-ki, 1980, Oil on canvas, sold Dec 2011
    17.9.80, 1980
    Oil · Canvas
    95 x 105 cm
    Ravenel · · Lot 153
    NT$22,800,000≈ $756,048≈ £483,283≈ €559,580Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. NT$18,000,000–28,000,000View at Ravenel ↗

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