> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/attributed-to-wen-zhengming · updated 2026-11-01

# 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Wen Zhengming auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/attributed-to-wen-zhengming (updated 2026-11-01).

Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.