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

# 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.

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

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Wan Shanglin auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/wan-shanglin (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.