Bian Wenyu (1576–1655)
Bian Wenyu is a Chinese artist with 26 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $12,720. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Bian Wenyu sold in 2026 for $32,664, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Bian Wenyu on OpeningBid →What is a Bian Wenyu work worth?
Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bian Wenyu work is $12,720.
The median Bian Wenyu work on paper sells for $14,955 across 7 lots.
The median Bian Wenyu painting sells for $7,289 across 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 3 | $7,289‡ | $13,675‡ | — | 2017-07-05 |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $14,955‡ | $94,978‡ | 87.5% | 2026-04-04 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $94,978‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $32,664 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $13,675‡ |
| Paintings | 2011 | $904 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Bian Wenyu worth?
Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bian Wenyu work is $12,720. The median Bian Wenyu work on paper sells for $14,955 across 7 lots. The median Bian Wenyu painting sells for $7,289 across 3 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Bian Wenyu's auction record?
Bian Wenyu's auction record is $94,978, set in 2013. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
See the full Bian Wenyu record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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