Wang Jian
Wang Jian is a Chinese artist with 246 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $5,854. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Wang Jian is recorded as sold in 2025 for $48,153; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Wang Jian on OpeningBid →What is a Wang Jian work worth?
Across 151 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wang Jian work is $5,854.
The median Wang Jian work on paper sells for $6,819 across 39 lots.
The median Wang Jian painting sells for $2,520 across 32 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 | 36 | $2,520‡ | $203,930‡ | 88.9% | 2026-01-18 |
| Works on Paper | 44 | $6,819‡ | $2.1M‡ | 88.6% | 2026-03-24 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 21 | $264,251‡ | $2.1M‡ | — | 2024-12-17 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $860–$1,337‡ | $930‡ | $4,646‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $844–$47,148‡ | $2,100‡ | $68,374‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $11,694–$187,369‡ | $75,829‡ | $203,930‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $726–$181,574‡ | $1,001‡ | $2.1M‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $2,758–$18,098‡ | $9,049‡ | $167,204‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 18 | $2,743–$19,765‡ | $5,522‡ | $1.1M |
‡ 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 | 2016 | $2.1M‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $1.1M |
| Paintings | 2014 | $203,930‡ |
| Paintings | 2013 | $187,369‡ |
‡ 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 Wang Jian worth?
Across 151 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wang Jian work is $5,854. The median Wang Jian work on paper sells for $6,819 across 39 lots. The median Wang Jian painting sells for $2,520 across 32 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Wang Jian work on paper?
Based on 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wang Jian work on paper is $6,819. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Wang Jian's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Wang Jian work on paper is $2,119,663. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Wang Jian painting?
Based on 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wang Jian painting is $2,520. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Wang Jian's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Wang Jian painting is $203,930. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a large Wang Jian work on paper?
Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Wang Jian work on paper (large (over 120 cm)) is $5,522, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Wang Jian's auction record?
Wang Jian's auction record is $2,119,663, set in 2016. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
See the full Wang Jian record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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