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# Wang Pan-Youn (1908–2017)

Wang Pan-Youn is a Taiwanese artist with 82 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $11,566. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Wang Pan-Youn is recorded as sold in 2025 for $34,380; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Wang Pan-Youn work worth?

Across 66 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wang Pan-Youn work is $11,566.

The median Wang Pan-Youn work on paper sells for $9,711 across 35 lots.

The median Wang Pan-Youn painting sells for $12,948 across 31 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Wang Pan-Youn paintings typically sell for $9,296–$32,513 (the middle half of 23 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Wang Pan-Youn work on papers typically sell for $8,400–$18,060 (the middle half of 20 sold 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 | $12,948‡ | $172,518‡ | 86.1% | 2026-05-24 |
| Works on Paper | 46 | $9,711‡ | $32,051‡ | 76.1% | 2026-05-24 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $94,847‡ | $172,518‡ | — | 2023-04-06 |

‡ 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) | 8 | $7,380–$14,393‡ | $12,884‡ | $34,765‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 23 | $9,296–$32,513‡ | $13,156‡ | $172,518‡ |

‡ 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) | 14 | $2,473–$15,337‡ | $5,259‡ | $22,452 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 20 | $8,400–$18,060‡ | $9,711‡ | $32,051‡ |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2019 | $172,518‡ |
| Paintings | 2023 | $97,071 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $32,051‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $27,237 |

‡ 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 Pan-Youn worth?

Across 66 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wang Pan-Youn work is $11,566. The median Wang Pan-Youn work on paper sells for $9,711 across 35 lots. The median Wang Pan-Youn painting sells for $12,948 across 31 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Wang Pan-Youn paintings typically sell for $9,296–$32,513 (the middle half of 23 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Wang Pan-Youn work on papers typically sell for $8,400–$18,060 (the middle half of 20 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Wang Pan-Youn work on paper?

Based on 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wang Pan-Youn work on paper is $9,711. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Wang Pan-Youn's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Wang Pan-Youn work on paper is $32,051. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a Wang Pan-Youn painting?

Based on 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wang Pan-Youn painting is $12,948. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Wang Pan-Youn's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Wang Pan-Youn painting is $172,518. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a medium Wang Pan-Youn painting?

Based on 23 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Wang Pan-Youn painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $13,156, 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 medium Wang Pan-Youn work on paper?

Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Wang Pan-Youn work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $9,711, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Wang Pan-Youn's auction record?

Wang Pan-Youn's auction record is $172,518, set in 2019. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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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 Pan-Youn auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/wang-pan-youn (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.