> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/chen-wenling-2 · updated 2026-11-01

# Chen Wenling (b. 1969)

Chen Wenling is a Chinese artist with 30 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $7,383. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Chen Wenling is recorded as sold in 2016 for $30,072; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Chen Wenling work worth?

Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chen Wenling work is $7,383.

The median Chen Wenling sculpture sells for $7,383 across 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 13 | $7,383‡ | $95,207‡ | 84.6% | 2026-01-18 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $7,383–$12,382‡ | $7,383‡ | $13,189‡ |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2008 | $95,207‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2016 | $30,072‡ |

‡ 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 Chen Wenling worth?

Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chen Wenling work is $7,383. The median Chen Wenling sculpture sells for $7,383 across 11 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Chen Wenling sculpture?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Chen Wenling sculpture is $7,383. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Chen Wenling's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Chen Wenling sculpture is $95,207. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is Chen Wenling's auction record?

Chen Wenling's auction record is $95,207, set in 2008. 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, “Chen Wenling auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/chen-wenling-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.