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

# Wang Changkai (b. 1940)

Wang Changkai is a Chinese artist with 13 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $14,042. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Wang Changkai sold in 2012 for $108,327, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Wang Changkai work worth?

Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wang Changkai work is $14,042.

The median Wang Changkai painting sells for $17,503 across 10 lots.

The median Wang Changkai work on paper sells for $12,832 across 1 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 | 10 | $17,503‡ | $266,221 | — | 2014-06-02 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $12,832 | $12,832 | — | 2017-05-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $218,417‡ | $266,221 | — | 2012-06-02 |

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

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $6,554–$64,645‡ | $14,042‡ | $182,378‡ |

‡ 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 | 2011 | $266,221 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $254,457‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $12,832 |

‡ 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 Wang Changkai worth?

Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wang Changkai work is $14,042. The median Wang Changkai painting sells for $17,503 across 10 lots. The median Wang Changkai work on paper sells for $12,832 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Wang Changkai's auction record?

Wang Changkai's auction record is $266,221, set in 2011.

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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, “Wang Changkai auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/wang-changkai (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.