> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/wang-chong · updated 2026-11-03

# Wang Chong (1494–1533)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 73 auction results for Wang Chong at 12 houses since 1996. Over the last 24 months the median price was $35,959 including buyer’s premium (middle half $32,384–$64,000, n=5). The auction record is $1,421,141 for Calligraphy in Running Script (2025, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Calligraphy in Running Script, 1866 | Ink | $1,421,141 | Christie's | Apr 2025 |
| 2 | Poems in Regular Script | 王寵 楷書《游包山集》, 1520 | Ink on paper, handscroll | $502,690 | Sotheby's | Oct 2023 |
| 3 | 行书春日山行二绝 | 水墨金笺 | $411,806 | China Guardian (中国嘉德) | May 2021 |
| 4 | Poem in cursive script | Ink on paper, hanging scroll | $323,570 | Sotheby's | Apr 2023 |
| 5 | Yu Fu Pian | 水墨纸本 | $161,336 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | May 2008 |
| 6 | 登吴山诗 | 水墨金笺 | $161,142 | China Guardian (中国嘉德) | May 2021 |
| 7 | 行书七言诗 | 水墨洒金笺 | $143,237 | China Guardian (中国嘉德) | May 2021 |
| 8 | 草书七言诗 扇面 | 水墨金笺 | $131,285 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2013 |
| 9 | 草书七言诗 | Calligraphy | $103,023 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2011 |
| 10 | 楷书滕王阁序, 1532 | Ink on paper | $89,771 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Oct 2020 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 10 | $117,154 |
| Works on paper | 16 | $42,140 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $116,576 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 10 | $69,046 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $64,250 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 73 results from 12 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Wang Chong is a Chinese artist with 105 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $48,322. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Wang Chong sold in 2026 for $64,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Wang Chong work worth?

Across 73 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wang Chong work is $48,322.

The median Wang Chong work on paper sells for $33,533 across 38 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 | 2 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Works on Paper | 41 | $33,533‡ | $1.4M | 92.7% | 2026-06-16 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 15 | $161,142‡ | $1.4M | — | 2025-04-30 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $1,366–$43,094‡ | $3,254‡ | $131,285 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 17 | $15,970–$143,237‡ | $37,838‡ | $1.4M‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $17,068–$246,675‡ | $99,879‡ | $1.4M |

‡ 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 | 2025 | $1.4M |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $1.4M‡ |

‡ 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 Chong worth?

Across 73 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wang Chong work is $48,322. The median Wang Chong work on paper sells for $33,533 across 38 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Based on 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wang Chong work on paper is $33,533. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Wang Chong work on paper is $1,421,141.

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

Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Wang Chong work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $37,838, 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 small Wang Chong work on paper?

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Wang Chong work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,254, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Wang Chong's auction record is $1,421,141, set in 2025.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Wang Chong auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/wang-chong (updated 2026-11-03).

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.