Wang Mengbai (1888–1934)
What is Wang Mengbai’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 72 auction results for Wang Mengbai at 13 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,611 including buyer’s premium (middle half $719–$4,040, n=11). The auction record is $18,909 for 官上加官图 (2024, Xiling Yinshe Auction (西泠印社拍卖)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 官上加官图 | Bronze | $18,909 | Xiling Yinshe Auction (西泠印社拍卖) | Dec 2024 |
| 2 | Three Friends of Winter, 1888 | Hanging scroll, ink on paper | $5,686 | Christie's | Feb 2026 |
| 3 | 王梦白 庚午（1930）年作 仿林良花鸟 立轴, 庚午（1930）年作 | 水墨纸本 | $5,644 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Nov 2014 |
| 4 | 白头多寿, 1921 | Ink and color on paper | $4,082 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2025 |
| 5 | 清晚期- 民国 王梦白稿余仲嘉刻砂底留青扇骨 | Bamboo fan frame carved by Yu Zhongjia and designed by Wang Mengbai | $3,999 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2025 |
| 6 | Yellow Bird and Rock, 1888 | Hanging scroll, ink and colour on paper | $3,847 | Christie's | Jun 2003 |
| 7 | 八哥, 1921年作 | 设色纸本 | $3,775 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2013 |
| 8 | VIEWING WATERFALL | Ink and color on paper\u2003 | $3,677 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Oct 2023 |
| 9 | Parrot on a Tree Branch, 1888 | Hanging scroll, ink and colour on paper | $3,225 | Christie's | Nov 2005 |
| 10 | Parrot on a Tree Branch | Hanging scroll, ink and colour on paper | $3,209 | Christie's | Nov 2021 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 11 | $1,474 |
| Other | 14 | $1,131 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 9 | $3,209 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $1,904 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 72 results from 13 houses · How we compute these figures
Wang Mengbai is a Chinese artist with 93 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $1,664. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Wang Mengbai sold in 2026 for $5,686, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 72 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wang Mengbai work is $1,664.
The median Wang Mengbai work on paper sells for $1,768 across 15 lots.
The median Wang Mengbai painting sells for $943 across 5 lots.
The median Wang Mengbai sculpture sells for $11,454 across 2 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 | 5 | $943‡ | $4,082 | — | 2026-04-08 |
| Works on Paper | 15 | $1,768‡ | $5,686 | — | 2026-04-08 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $11,454 | $18,909 | — | 2025-06-08 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $20,895‡ | $27,023‡ | — | 2024-12-30 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $1,482–$3,564‡ | $2,655‡ | $3,847 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $18,909 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $5,686 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $5,644 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $4,082 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $3,999 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $2,940 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Wang Mengbai worth?
Across 72 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wang Mengbai work is $1,664. The median Wang Mengbai work on paper sells for $1,768 across 15 lots. The median Wang Mengbai painting sells for $943 across 5 lots. The median Wang Mengbai sculpture sells for $11,454 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Wang Mengbai work on paper?
Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wang Mengbai work on paper is $1,768. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Wang Mengbai's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Wang Mengbai work on paper is $5,686.
What is Wang Mengbai's auction record?
Wang Mengbai's auction record is $27,023, set in 2020. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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