Wang Lanruo (1911–2015)
Wang Lanruo is a Chinese artist with 56 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $2,769. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Wang Lanruo sold in 2025 for $20,866, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Wang Lanruo on OpeningBid →What is a Wang Lanruo work worth?
Across 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wang Lanruo work is $2,769.
The median Wang Lanruo painting sells for $1,513 across 13 lots.
The median Wang Lanruo work on paper sells for $4,452 across 8 lots.
The median Wang Lanruo photograph sells for $3,798 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 | 13 | $1,513‡ | $7,069 | — | 2024-05-20 |
| Works on Paper | 9 | $4,452‡ | $20,866 | 88.9% | 2025-06-08 |
| Photography | 1 | $3,798‡ | $3,798‡ | — | 2024-06-22 |
‡ 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) | 9 | $834–$2,769‡ | $1,334‡ | $6,213 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $898–$5,684‡ | $3,221‡ | $6,409 |
‡ 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 | $20,866 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $15,522 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $7,069 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $6,213 |
| Photography | 2024 | $3,798‡ |
‡ 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 Lanruo worth?
Across 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wang Lanruo work is $2,769. The median Wang Lanruo painting sells for $1,513 across 13 lots. The median Wang Lanruo work on paper sells for $4,452 across 8 lots. The median Wang Lanruo photograph sells for $3,798 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Wang Lanruo painting?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wang Lanruo painting is $1,513. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Wang Lanruo's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Wang Lanruo painting is $7,069.
What is Wang Lanruo's auction record?
Wang Lanruo's auction record is $20,866, set in 2025.
See the full Wang Lanruo record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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