Wan Shanglin (1739–1813)
Wan Shanglin is a Chinese artist with 69 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $6,463. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Wan Shanglin sold in 2025 for $22,046, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Wan Shanglin on OpeningBid →What is a Wan Shanglin work worth?
Across 53 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wan Shanglin work is $6,463.
The median Wan Shanglin work on paper sells for $7,338 across 20 lots.
The median Wan Shanglin painting sells for $24,470 across 2 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 | $24,470‡ | $47,541‡ | 66.7% | 2022-02-03 |
| Works on Paper | 20 | $7,338‡ | $30,971‡ | — | 2025-12-17 |
‡ 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) | 9 | $5,185–$12,067‡ | $8,026‡ | $30,971‡ |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $47,541‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $30,971‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $30,144‡ |
| Paintings | 2006 | $1,399 |
‡ 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 Wan Shanglin worth?
Across 53 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wan Shanglin work is $6,463. The median Wan Shanglin work on paper sells for $7,338 across 20 lots. The median Wan Shanglin painting sells for $24,470 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Wan Shanglin work on paper?
Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wan Shanglin work on paper is $7,338. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Wan Shanglin's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Wan Shanglin work on paper is $30,971. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is Wan Shanglin's auction record?
Wan Shanglin's auction record is $199,454, set in 2013. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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