> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/wang-chen · updated 2026-11-02

# Chen Wang (1720–1797)

## What is Chen Wang’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 117 auction results for Chen Wang at 17 houses since 1996. Over the last 24 months the median price was $688 including buyer’s premium (middle half $685–$11,424, n=5). The auction record is $38,327 for Landscape (2019, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Landscape, 1720 | Handscroll, ink on paper | $38,327 | Christie's | Nov 2019 |
| 2 | Landscape and Flower Album (Twelve Leaves), 1773年作 | 水墨纸本 | $30,462 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2015 |
| 3 | LANDSCAPES, 1759 | Ink and color on paper, album of six leaves | $30,000 | Sotheby's | Mar 2013 |
| 4 | Landscape and Flower Album (Twelve Leaves) | 水墨纸本 | $28,080 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2014 |
| 5 | Sailing on a River in Spring, 1720 | Ink | $24,130 | Christie's | Jun 2023 |
| 6 | Xiao Xiang Tu | Handscroll | $23,754 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Apr 2013 |
| 7 | 王宸 1792年作 仿黄公望笔意 立轴, 1792 | Hanging scroll (立轴) | $22,736 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Nov 2021 |
| 8 | Xiao Xiang Tu Juan | 水墨纸本 | $18,154 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2011 |
| 9 | Landscape, 1720 | Ink on paper | $17,726 | Bonhams | Nov 2014 |
| 10 | Mountain Dwelling | 水墨纸本 | $17,721 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Apr 2013 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 18 | $9,591 |
| Works on paper | 17 | $8,960 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $16,450 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $5,780 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 13 | $3,892 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 117 results from 17 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Chen Wang is a Chinese artist with 177 auction lots recorded since 1996, median price $4,239. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Chen Wang sold in 2026 for $13,071, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Chen Wang work worth?

Across 117 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chen Wang work is $4,239.

The median Chen Wang work on paper sells for $5,054 across 52 lots.

The median Chen Wang painting sells for $2,725 across 15 lots.

The median Chen Wang print sells for $1,305 across 2 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Chen Wang work on papers typically sell for $716–$6,199 (the middle half of 26 sold 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 | 2 | $1,305‡ | $1,526‡ | — | 2021-07-15 |
| Paintings | 17 | $2,725‡ | $40,962‡ | 88.2% | 2024-12-10 |
| Works on Paper | 54 | $5,054‡ | $65,611‡ | 96.3% | 2026-09-15 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $54,485‡ | $93,096‡ | — | 2025-06-18 |

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

Chen Wang's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $1,305. Paintings (17 lots) median $2,725, record $40,962. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Chen Wang painting sells for around 2.1× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $54,485.

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $5,780–$36,911‡ | $28,080‡ | $65,611‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 26 | $716–$6,199‡ | $3,484‡ | $24,130 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 13 | $5,669–$18,154‡ | $13,071‡ | $38,327 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $65,611‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $43,360‡ |
| Paintings | 2024 | $40,962‡ |
| Paintings | 2013 | $6,528‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $1,526‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $1,083‡ |

‡ 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 Wang worth?

Across 117 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chen Wang work is $4,239. The median Chen Wang work on paper sells for $5,054 across 52 lots. The median Chen Wang painting sells for $2,725 across 15 lots. The median Chen Wang print sells for $1,305 across 2 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Chen Wang work on papers typically sell for $716–$6,199 (the middle half of 26 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Chen Wang work on paper?

Based on 52 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Chen Wang work on paper is $5,054. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Chen Wang's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Chen Wang work on paper is $65,611. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a Chen Wang painting?

Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Chen Wang painting is $2,725. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Chen Wang's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Chen Wang painting is $40,962. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a medium Chen Wang work on paper?

Based on 26 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Chen Wang work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,484, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a large Chen Wang work on paper?

Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Chen Wang work on paper (large (over 120 cm)) is $13,071, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Chen Wang's auction record is $93,096, set in 2025. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Chen Wang auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/wang-chen (updated 2026-11-02).

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.