Wen Zhengming (1470–1559)
Wen Zhengming is an artist with 11 auction lots recorded since 2014, median price $7,650. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Wen Zhengming sold in 2025 for $7,650, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Wen Zhengming on OpeningBid →What is a Wen Zhengming work worth?
Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wen Zhengming work is $7,650.
The median Wen Zhengming work on paper sells for $5,724 across 8 lots.
Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 10 | $5,724‡ | $32,233 | 80% | 2025-11-04 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $7,850–$25,784 | $25,500 | $32,233 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $32,233 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $25,784 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Wen Zhengming worth?
Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wen Zhengming work is $7,650. The median Wen Zhengming work on paper sells for $5,724 across 8 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Wen Zhengming's auction record?
Wen Zhengming's auction record is $32,233, set in 2016.
See the full Wen Zhengming record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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