Ai Weiwei

China

Credentials

  • Famous Artist
Ai Weiwei’s unique works are largely held by museums and institutions, making editions the primary means for private collectors to acquire his art. When a unique piece is available, provenance and studio documentation are essential, given the conceptual and collaborative nature of his practice. His editions—ranging from sculptural multiples to photographs and prints—are produced in controlled numbers, hand-signed, dated, and numbered, each accompanied by a stamped, numbered, and dated certificate of authenticity. Reputable publishers play a crucial role in establishing provenance, as seen with the "Grass Mud Horse" lithographs in editions of 99 with JRP|Editions and signed etchings through CIRCA. The value of these works depends on edition size, medium, and relevance to central themes such as urns, zodiac heads, sunflower seeds, and surveillance imagery.
$2,780
Photographer, Sculptor