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# 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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.

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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 Lanruo auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/wang-lanruo (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.