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# 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.

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

## 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.

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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, “Bian Wenyu auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/bian-wenyu-2 (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.