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

# Niu Wen (1922–2009)

Niu Wen is a Chinese artist with 10 auction lots recorded since 2012, median price $727. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Niu Wen is recorded as sold in 2023 for $727; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Niu Wen work worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Niu Wen work is $727.

The median Niu Wen print sells for $727 across 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 6 | $727‡ | $1,238‡ | 66.7% | 2023-10-13 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $1,238‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $727‡ |

‡ 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 Niu Wen worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Niu Wen work is $727. The median Niu Wen print sells for $727 across 4 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Niu Wen's auction record?

Niu Wen's auction record is $1,238, set in 2021. 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, “Niu Wen auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/niu-wen (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.