Wang Renkan (1849–1893)
Wang Renkan is a Chinese artist with 71 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $1,824. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Wang Renkan is recorded as sold in 2025 for $5,936; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Wang Renkan on OpeningBid →What is a Wang Renkan work worth?
Across 55 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wang Renkan work is $1,824.
The median Wang Renkan work on paper sells for $3,316 across 32 lots.
The median Wang Renkan painting sells for $894 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 | 2 | $894 | $1,068 | — | 2021-09-28 |
| Works on Paper | 32 | $3,316‡ | $47,485‡ | — | 2026-02-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $21,527‡ | $47,485‡ | — | 2018-06-18 |
‡ 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) | 8 | $1,444–$3,565‡ | $2,877‡ | $21,527‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 19 | $1,626–$8,237‡ | $3,205‡ | $15,636‡ |
‡ 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 | 2017 | $47,485‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $21,527‡ |
| Paintings | 2021 | $1,068 |
| Paintings | 2015 | $720 |
‡ 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 Renkan worth?
Across 55 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wang Renkan work is $1,824. The median Wang Renkan work on paper sells for $3,316 across 32 lots. The median Wang Renkan painting sells for $894 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Wang Renkan work on paper?
Based on 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wang Renkan work on paper is $3,316. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Wang Renkan's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Wang Renkan work on paper is $47,485. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a large Wang Renkan work on paper?
Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Wang Renkan work on paper (large (over 120 cm)) is $3,205, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Wang Renkan's auction record?
Wang Renkan's auction record is $47,485, set in 2017. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
See the full Wang Renkan record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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