Wucius Wong Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Wucius Wong Art Value Price Guide

Feb. 18, 2025
WUCIUS WONG 王無邪 (WANG WUXIE, B. 1936) 王無邪山川瀉水
Est: £12,000 - £15,000
WUCIUS WONG 王無邪 (WANG WUXIE, B. 1936) Waterfall 1987 Watercolour on paper Signed and dated 91 cm x 67 cm 王無邪山川瀉水 1987年作水彩畫紙本款式：王無邪，一九八七年 - PROVENANCE: Galerie du Monde, Hong Kong; English Private Collection, London - NOTE: Please note similar works by the artists also depicting the theme of water and mountains sold at: Sotheby's, Hong Kong, 12 November 2024, lot 247; Sotheby's, Hong Kong, 1 October 2018, lot 726; Christie's, Hong Kong, 29 May 2022, 1072. Wucius Wong, also known as Wang Wuxie, is a highly influential Chinese-born American artist whose work bridges Eastern and Western artistic traditions. Born in 1936 in Guangzhou, China, Wucius Wong is celebrated for his pioneering contributions to the development of modern Chinese ink painting. His career spans several decades, and his innovative approach to ink and water media has established him as one of the foremost figures in contemporary Chinese art. His works exemplify the synthesis of traditional Chinese painting with Western abstract expressionism, creating a unique visual language that reflects his personal artistic journey and cultural heritage. Wucius Wong's artistic foundation was formed early in his life. He was born into a family with a deep appreciation for Chinese art and culture, and he began his formal art training in Hong Kong before moving to the United States in the early 1960s. He received a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) from the University of Oklahoma in 1961, followed by a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) from the California College of Arts and Crafts (now the California College of the Arts) in 1964. His exposure to Western modernism and abstraction had a significant influence on his artistic development, which led him to experiment with blending traditional Chinese painting techniques and Western styles. Wong’s works often reflect his deep engagement with both the traditional aesthetics of Chinese ink painting and the experimental approaches of modern Western art. Throughout the 1960s and 1970s, he explored and expanded upon the traditional Chinese ink techniques of calligraphy, landscape, and figure painting. However, his approach was distinct in that he sought to modernize and abstract these elements, creating works that did not simply adhere to established traditions but reimagined them for a contemporary audience. His art is characterized by bold, expressive brushwork, fluidity, and a sense of spontaneous movement, combining the meditative qualities of Chinese ink painting with the dynamic, gestural energy of Western abstraction. A defining feature of Wucius Wong’s work is his distinctive use of ink and water, where the fluidity of the medium itself becomes an essential part of his artistic expression. His landscapes, often created with ink on paper, evoke a sense of vastness and the elemental forces of nature, merging abstraction with representation. Wong’s landscapes are not literal depictions of the natural world but rather evocative impressions of nature’s energy and rhythms, often using splashes and drips of ink to convey a sense of movement and life. In addition to his mastery of ink painting, Wong has also been a prominent figure in the promotion of Chinese ink painting in the Western art world. His work reflects a commitment to preserving the integrity of traditional Chinese art while also embracing the possibilities of modern abstraction. His unique fusion of these two traditions is a hallmark of his practice, and it has garnered widespread recognition from both critics and collectors internationally. Over the years, Wucius Wong’s works have been featured in numerous solo and group exhibitions around the world. He has exhibited at renowned institutions such as the Asia Society in New York, the Hong Kong Museum of Art, and the Chinese Culture Center in San Francisco. His exhibitions have also been held in major museums and galleries in Taiwan, Japan, and Europe, where his work has been recognized for its innovative synthesis of Eastern and Western artistic forms. Wucius Wong’s contributions to the field of contemporary Chinese ink painting have been acknowledged by various awards and honors. His works are part of prestigious public and private collections worldwide, including the Hong Kong Museum of Art, San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, and the University of California, Berkeley Art Museum. His influence extends beyond his own artworks, as he has also contributed to the promotion and teaching of Chinese art, serving as a professor and mentor to younger generations of artists. Today, Wucius Wong continues to live and work in the United States, where he remains an active participant in the global conversation on contemporary art. His work represents a continued exploration of the intersection between Chinese traditions and modernist abstraction, and his artistic legacy is firmly established as one of the most significant voices in the development of modern Chinese ink painting. Through his lifelong exploration of ink as a medium and his dedication to bridging the divide between East and West, Wucius Wong has carved out a unique place in the history of contemporary Chinese art, offering a body of work that reflects both his cultural heritage and his individual vision as an artist. His contribution to the evolution of Chinese ink painting remains pivotal, and his legacy continues to inspire artists across the world.
Chiswick Auctions
Dec. 12, 2024
WUCIUS WONG (WANG WUXIE, B. 1936). Autumn Water No. 10. Oil on canvas, fram
Est: $50,000 - $70,000
WUCIUS WONG (WANG WUXIE, B. 1936). Autumn Water No. 10. Oil on canvas, framed 35 x 50.6 cm. (13 ¾ x 19 7⁄8 in.).
Christie's
Nov. 12, 2024
Wucius Wong 王無邪 | Broken glade 空思
Est: $100,000 - $200,000
Important Collection from an American Filmmaker Wucius Wong b. 1936 Broken glade titled 空思, signed 王無邪, dated 七二年 and inscribed 香港 (lower left) ink and colour on paper 90 by 91 cm. 35 ⅜ by 35 ⅞ in. Executed in 1972. ---------------------------------------------- 重要美國電影製作人收藏王無邪 1936年生空思款識空思，王無邪，七二年，香港（左下）彩墨紙本 90 x 91 公分 35 ⅜ x 35 ⅞ 英寸 1972年作
Sotheby's
Sep. 17, 2024
WUCIUS WONG (WANG WUXIE, BORN 1936) Twilight, 1964
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
WUCIUS WONG (WANG WUXIE, BORN 1936) Twilight, 1964 Mounted for framing, ink and color on paper, signed Wong (in English) Wuxie (in Chinese) dated 64, with two artist's seals. 18 1/2 x 40 1/2in (47 x 102.8cm)
Bonhams
Nov. 22, 2023
WUCIUS WONG (WANG WUXIE, B. 1936)
Est: £5,000 - £7,000
WUCIUS WONG (WANG WUXIE, B. 1936) WUCIUS WONG (WANG WUXIE, B. 1936) Expression in Calligraphy #29 coloured ink on paper 64.5 x 112 cm executed in circa 1998
Chiswick Auctions
May. 31, 2023
WUCIUS WONG (WANG WUXIE,B. 1936) Harbour Rhythm A pair of scrolls, mounted
Est: $450,000 - $650,000
WUCIUS WONG (WANG WUXIE,B. 1936) Harbour Rhythm A pair of scrolls, mounted as one and framed, ink and colour on paper 138 x 138 cm. (54 3/8 x 54 3/8 in.)
Christie's
May. 25, 2023
WUCIUS WONG - ICEBERG
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Lot 106 Wucius Wong Chinese (b. 1936) Iceberg ink and watercolor on rice paper mounted to canvas signed lower right 26 x 37 inches frame dimensions: 27 x 38 x 1 inches, metal frame with acrylic glazing Provenance: From a Private New York Collection
Capsule Gallery Auction
Feb. 28, 2023
WUCIUS WONG - ICEBERG
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Lot 54 Wucius Wong Chinese (b. 1936) Iceberg ink, watercolor on rice paper mounted to canvas signed lower right 26 x 37 inches frame dimensions: 27 x 38 x 1 inches, metal frame with acrylic glazing Provenance: from a private New York collection
Capsule Gallery Auction
Dec. 02, 2022
WUCIUS WONG (WANG WUXIE, B. 1936) Solitary Heights No. 2 / Pencil Sketch of
Est: $400,000 - $600,000
WUCIUS WONG (WANG WUXIE, B. 1936) Solitary Heights No. 2 / Pencil Sketch of Solitary Heights No. 2 Solitary Heights No. 2 Scroll, mounted on woodboard and framed, ink and colour on paper 138.5 x 70 cm. (54 1/2 x 27 1/2 in.) (2)
Christie's
Sep. 29, 2022
WUCIUS WONG (B. 1936) Nine Grids: No. 9 Scroll, mounted and framed, ink an
Est: $3,500 - $4,500
WUCIUS WONG (B. 1936) Nine Grids: No. 9 Scroll, mounted and framed, ink and color on paper 12 5/8 x 12 5/8 in. (32 x 32 cm.)
Christie's
Sep. 29, 2022
WUCIUS WONG (B. 1936) Nine Grids: No. 1 Scroll, mounted and framed, ink an
Est: $3,500 - $4,500
WUCIUS WONG (B. 1936) Nine Grids: No. 1 Scroll, mounted and framed, ink and color on paper 12 5/8 x 12 5/8 in. (32 x 32 cm.)
Christie's
Sep. 01, 2021
WUCIUS WONG (WANG WUXIE, B. 1936) Expression in Calligraphy #15 Scroll, mou
Est: $40,000 - $60,000
WUCIUS WONG (WANG WUXIE, B. 1936) Expression in Calligraphy #15 Scroll, mounted and framed, ink and colour on paper 34 x 54.5 cm. (13 3/8 x 21 ½ in.)
Christie's
Jun. 24, 2021
Empty (uninhabited) Mountains. Inscription, dated 1976, signed Wang Wuxie. Wong is one of the leading figures of the New Ink movement in Hong Kong. In the 1960s, Wong studied at the Columbus College of Art and Design in Ohio and at the Maryland Inst
Est: €16,000 - €20,000
Empty (uninhabited) Mountains. Inscription, dated 1976, signed Wang Wuxie. Wong is one of the leading figures of the New Ink movement in Hong Kong. In the 1960s, Wong studied at the Columbus College of Art and Design in Ohio and at the Maryland Institute College of Art, Baltimore. In his works, he combines elements of classical Chinese painting with Western painting traditions. He likes to paint his landscapes from a bird's eye view. With his meticulous brushwork and subtle treatment of light, Wong creates modern and impressive natural landscapes. His ink paintings have been exhibited in Hong Kong and around the world and are represented in major collections, including the Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Harvard University, U.S.A., Ashmolean Museum, Oxford, U.K., Asian Art Museum, San Francisco, U.S.A., Boston Museum of Fine Arts, U.S.A., the British Museum, London, U.K., and the Hong Kong Museum of Art.
Kunsthaus Lempertz KG
Mar. 12, 2021
WUCIUS WONG (WANG WUXIE, B. 1936) Streaming Thoughts #3 signed, titled and
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
WUCIUS WONG (WANG WUXIE, B. 1936) Streaming Thoughts #3 signed, titled and dated in Chinese (lower left) ink and color on paper, mounted on board 32 x 32 cm. (125/8 x 125/8 in.) Executed in 1997....
Christie's
Sep. 29, 2020
WANG WUXIE (Wucius Wong, 1936 –). 王無邪
Est: £8,000 - £12,000
WANG WUXIE (Wucius Wong, 1936 –). 王無邪 Expression in Calligraphy #29, Ink and colour on paper 64.5 x 112cm. Executed in circa 1998. Wucius Wong was born in Guangdong Province and is a proponent of the Hong Kong New Ink Movement. He grew up in Hong Kong, and under the tutelage of Lui Shou-kwan (1919 – 1975) began studying Chinese ink painting in 1955. He co-founded the Modern Literature and Art Association before becoming a member of the One Art Group.
Chiswick Auctions
May. 22, 2020
WUCIUS WONG | Calligraphy of Su Dongpo
Est: $120,000 - $180,000
signed, titled and dated 1994 in Chinese and marked with an artist's seal
Sotheby's
Nov. 25, 2019
WUCIUS WONG (WANG WUXIE, B. 1936) - Great River #10
Est: $100,000 - $150,000
WUCIUS WONG (WANG WUXIE, B. 1936) Great River #10 Scroll, mounted and framed Ink and colour on paper 69.5 x 68.5 cm. (27 3/8 x 27 in.)
Christie's
Oct. 06, 2019
WUCIUS WONG AND PAT HUI | Splashed-colour Calligraphy
Est: $20,000 - $40,000
ink and watercolour on paper
Sotheby's
May. 27, 2019
WUCIUS WONG (WANG WUXIE, B. 1936) Scroll, mounted and framed Ink and colour on paper 83.5 x 57.9 cm. (32 7/8 x 22 ¾ in.)
Est: $120,000 - $180,000
WUCIUS WONG (WANG WUXIE, B. 1936) Scroll, mounted and framed Ink and colour on paper 83.5 x 57.9 cm. (32 7/8 x 22 ¾ in.) Executed in 1991
Christie's
Nov. 27, 2017
WUCIUS WONG (WANG WUXIE, B. 1936) - Secluded Spring No. 8
Est: $50,000 - $70,000
WUCIUS WONG (WANG WUXIE, B. 1936) Secluded Spring No. 8 Hanging scroll Ink and colour on paper 52.3 x 36.8 cm. (20 5/8 x 14 1/2 in.) Executed in 1985 PROVENANCE Formerly the property of the Dr. K. S. Lo Collection
Christie's
May. 29, 2017
WUCIUS WONG (WANG WUXIE, B. 1936)
Est: $120,000 - $180,000
WUCIUS WONG (WANG WUXIE, B. 1936) City Melody #1 Scroll, mounted and framed Ink and colour on paper 68.5 x 68.5 cm. (27 x 27 in.) Executed in 2009
Christie's
May. 28, 2017
WUCIUS WONG (WANG WUXIE, CHINA, B. 1936) Landscape
Est: $60,000 - $100,000
WUCIUS WONG (WANG WUXIE, CHINA, B. 1936) Landscape ink and color on paper 29.5 x 56 cm. (11 5/8 x 22 in.)
Christie's
May. 28, 2017
WUCIUS WONG (WANG WUXIE, CHINA, B. 1936) VANCOUVER
Est: $80,000 - $120,000
WUCIUS WONG (WANG WUXIE, CHINA, B. 1936) VANCOUVER ink and color on paper 29.8 x 51.5 cm. (11 3/4 x 20 ¼ in.)
Christie's
Nov. 28, 2016
WUCIUS WONG (WANG WUXIE, B. City Dream #13
Est: $250,000 - $350,000
WUCIUS WONG (WANG WUXIE, B. City Dream #13
Christie's
Oct. 04, 2016
WUCIUS WONG (WANG WUXIE) | Yellowstone National Park IV
Est: $30,000 - $50,000
signed, titled, and dated 1984 in Chinese
Sotheby's
Oct. 04, 2016
WUCIUS WONG (WANG WUXIE) | Yellowstone National Park V and Yellowstone National Park VI (set of two works)
Est: $100,000 - $200,000
(i) signed, titled, inscribed, and dated 1984 in Chinese (ii) signed, titled, and dated 1984 in Chinese
Sotheby's
Nov. 30, 2015
WUCIUS WONG (WANG WUXIE, B. 1936) Superimposed Memories #4
Est: -
WUCIUS WONG (WANG WUXIE, B. 1936) Superimposed Memories #4
Christie's
Nov. 30, 2015
WUCIUS WONG (WANG WUXIE, B. 1936) Boundless Vision #4
Est: -
WUCIUS WONG (WANG WUXIE, B. 1936) Boundless Vision #4
Christie's
Oct. 05, 2015
WANG WUXIE (WUCIUS WONG) | Valley of the Heart No.8
Est: $200,000 - $300,000
signed WANG WUXIE and inscribed
Sotheby's
Oct. 05, 2015
WANG WUXIE (WUCIUS WONG) | Superimposed Thoughts
Est: $250,000 - $350,000
signed WANG WUXIE, titled, inscribed and dated 1977
Sotheby's
Oct. 05, 2015
WANG WUXIE (WUCIUS WONG) | Secluded Springs No.12
Est: $80,000 - $120,000
signed WANG WUXIE, titled, inscribed and dated 1986
Sotheby's
Jun. 01, 2015
WUCIUS WONG (WANG WUXIE, B. 1936) Superimposed Memories #7 Ink and colour on paper 45.7 x 31.7 cm. (18 x 12 1/2 in.)
Est: $60,000 - $80,000
WUCIUS WONG (WANG WUXIE, B. 1936) Superimposed Memories #7 Ink and colour on paper 45.7 x 31.7 cm. (18 x 12 1/2 in.)
Christie's
May. 25, 2013
Wucius Wong (b.1936)
Est: $65,000 - $80,000
Distant Thoughts #11 Ink and colour on paper, framed and glazed Signed Wang Wuxie in Chinese, with one seal of the artist Dated 1988 83cm x 83cm (32¾ x 32¾in).
Bonhams
Nov. 25, 2012
WUCIUS WONG
Est: $400,000 - $600,000
WUCIUS WONG (WANG WUXIE, Chinese, B. 1936) Chasing the Source in a Dream signed in Chinese; dated '1968.4' in Chinese (upper left of the front canvas) oil on canvas (double-sided painting) with a pair of screen stand painting: 120 x 181 cm. (47 1/4 x 71 1/2 in.) overall size with screen stand: 190.5 x 207.5 cm. (75 x 81 5/8 in.) Painted in 1968
Christie's
Jun. 08, 2012
Wucius Wong (Wang Wuxie, geb. 1936)Raum - Nr.
Est: €3,000 - €3,300
Wucius Wong (Wang Wuxie, geb. 1936)Raum - Nr. 8Tusche und leichte Farben auf Papier. Montiert und hinter Glas gerahmt. 56,5 x 82 cm /73 x 103 cm. Aufschrift: Kong jian zhi ba Wang Wuxie yi jiu qi wu nian xie yu Xianggang (Raum - Nr. 8, gemalt von Wang Wuxie 1975 in Hong Kong). Wong ist ein international bekannter und sehr vielseitiger Künstler. Bei diesem Bild überzeugt Wong durch die hohe Perfektion traditioneller Maltechnik, die er mit einer neuen Art der Komposition verbindet. Wong wuchs in Hong Kong auf und studierte chinesische Malerei bei Lü Shoukun(1919-1975). 1961-64 studierte er Kunst und graphische Gestaltung in den USA und lehrte nach seiner Rückkehr an der Polytechnischen Hochschule von Hong Kong. 1972 war er als Kurator des City Museums und später als Berater des Hong Kong Museums of Art tätig. 1984 zog er in die USA, wo er an verschiedenen Kunsthochschulen lehrte. 1990 erschien in New York sein theoretischer Beitrag zur Landschaftsmalerei: The Tao of Landscape Vision.A painting by Wucius Wong (Wang Wuxie) titled "Space - No. 8". Ink and light colours on paper; mounted, glazed and framed. Inscription: Room - No. 8, painted by Wang Wuxie in Hong Kong in 1975. Wong is an internationally well known and very versatile artist who grew up in Hong Kong where he studied Chinese painting under Lü Shoukun. From 1961 to 1964 he studied art an graphic design in the USA and in 1984 he moved there and taught at different art institutes. In 1990 he contributed to the theory of Chinese painting by publishing The Tao of Landscape Vision in New York.
Kunsthaus Lempertz KG
Nov. 07, 2011
Wang Wuxie (Wucius Wong) (B.1936) River Dream No. 12
Est: £3,000 - £5,000
River Dream No. 12 Hanging scroll, ink and colour on paper, inscribed and signed, two seals, dated 1991, artist's signature and seals. 84cm x 58cm (33in x 22¾in)
Bonhams
May. 25, 2011
Wang Wuxie Chinese, b. 1936 Blue Rock, 1977
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Wang Wuxie Chinese, b. 1936 Blue Rock, 1977 Stamped with the artist's chops and inscribed in Chinese characters (ul) Pencil and watercolor on rice paper laid to linen paper 23 1/2 x 37 3/4 inches (59.7 x 95.9 cm) C
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Nov. 10, 2010
WUCIUS WONG (BORN 1936) CLOUDS AND SPRINGS
Est: £3,000 - £5,000
WUCIUS WONG (BORN 1936) CLOUDS AND SPRINGS ink and colour on paper Dated 1966, inscribed, framed and glazed Image: 79 by 43cm., 31 1/8 by 17in.
Sotheby's
Oct. 06, 2008
Wang Wuxie (Wucius Wong, b.1936) , CLOUDS 3 ink and colour on paper, framed
Est: $70,000 - $90,000
signed WANG WUXIE , dated 1988, and titled ink and colour on paper, framed
Sotheby's
Oct. 06, 2008
Wang Wuxie (Wucius Wong, b.1936) , MOUNTAIN ABOVE THE CLOUDS - 12 ink and colour on paper, framed
Est: $30,000 - $50,000
signed WANG WUXIE , dated 1988, titled, and with two seals of the artist ink and colour on paper, framed
Sotheby's
Oct. 06, 2008
Wang Wuxie (Wucius Wong, b.1936) , LAKE SCENERY 15 ink and colour on paper, framed
Est: $60,000 - $80,000
signed WANG WUXIE , dated 1988, titled, and with two seals of the artist ink and colour on paper, framed
Sotheby's
Sep. 17, 2008
- Wucius Wong , b. 1936 River of the Heart No. 5 ink on cotton fabric
Est: $15,000 - $25,000
signed and titled in Chinese and dated 2001 ink on cotton fabric
Sotheby's
Apr. 08, 2008
Wang Wuxie , AUTUMN STREAM 1 ink and colour on paper, framed
Est: $70,000 - $90,000
signed WANG WUXIE , dated 1989, and titled ink and colour on paper, framed
Sotheby's
Apr. 08, 2008
Wang Wuxie (Wucius Wong, b.1936) , DISTANT THOUGHTS 10 ink and colour on paper, framed
Est: $70,000 - $90,000
signed WANG WUXIE , dated 1988, titled, and with two seals of the artist ink and colour on paper, framed
Sotheby's
Apr. 08, 2008
Wang Wuxie (Wucius Wong, b.1936) , RELIEF 14 ink and colour on paper, framed
Est: $90,000 - $120,000
signed WANG WUXIE , dated 1988, titled, inscribed, and with one seal of the artist ink and colour on paper, framed
Sotheby's
Mar. 17, 2008
Wucius Wong , B. 1936 Yellowstone No. 2 ink and color on paper
Est: $30,000 - $40,000
signed in Chinese, dated 1984 , and with a seal of the artist ink and color on paper
Sotheby's
Dec. 18, 2007
Wucius Wong (Wuxie Wang, b. 1936) Expression in Calligraphy #37
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
Expression in Calligraphy #37 Ink and color on paper, framed and glazed; titled in Chinese Shuxing sanqi , the lower left signed and dated in Chinese reading Wang Wuxie, Yijiu jiuqi nian xiari (summer, 1997), with one artist's seal. 25 1/2 x 20in (65 x 51cm)
Bonhams
Mar. 21, 2007
WUCIUS WONG
Est: $20,000 - $30,000
B. 1936 CONVERGING WATER NO. 2 CONVERGING WATER NO. 2 32 5/8 by 71 1/8 in. 83 by 180.5 cm. ink and color and collage on paper Executed in 2002. PROVENANCE Hanart TZ Gallery, Hong Kong Acquired by the present owner from the above
Sotheby's