> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/wang-ran · updated 2026-11-01

# Wang Ran (1927–1996)

Wang Ran is an artist with 6 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $2,713. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Wang Ran sold in 2021 for $17,854, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Wang Ran work worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wang Ran work is $2,713.

The median Wang Ran work on paper sells for $11,394 across 4 lots.

The median Wang Ran painting sells for $492 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 | 1 | $492‡ | $492‡ | — | 2009-12-20 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $11,394‡ | $22,761 | — | 2021-04-21 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $22,761 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $17,854 |
| Paintings | 2009 | $492‡ |

‡ 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 Ran worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wang Ran work is $2,713. The median Wang Ran work on paper sells for $11,394 across 4 lots. The median Wang Ran painting sells for $492 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Wang Ran's auction record?

Wang Ran's auction record is $22,761, set in 2020.

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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 Ran auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/wang-ran (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.