> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/wang-senran · updated 2026-11-02

# Wang Senran (1895–1984)

## What is Wang Senran’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 84 auction results for Wang Senran at 8 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $406 including buyer’s premium (middle half $324–$758, n=6). The auction record is $5,211 for 鸳鸯 (2014, Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 鸳鸯 | 设色纸本 | $5,211 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Aug 2014 |
| 2 | 行书题字“多思求是斋”、“求是斋” 镜心 | 水墨纸本 | $4,653 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Aug 2014 |
| 3 | 芭蕉麻雀 | 设色纸本 | $3,722 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Aug 2014 |
| 4 | 雏鸡图 | 设色纸本 | $2,792 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Aug 2014 |
| 5 | Daji Tu | 设色纸本 | $2,233 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Aug 2014 |
| 6 | Eagle | 设色纸本 | $2,131 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Mar 2009 |
| 7 | Ink Shrimp | Ink on paper | $1,697 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jul 2026 |
| 8 | 鳜鱼图 | 设色纸本 | $1,441 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Aug 2015 |
| 9 | 蛙趣图、行书随笔一则 | 纸本 | $1,192 | China Guardian (中国嘉德) | Jul 2023 |
| 10 | 丝瓜小鸡 | 设色纸本 | $984 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Mar 2009 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 5 | $2,131 |
| Paintings | 10 | $1,066 |
| Works on paper | 5 | $487 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 11 | $984 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $940 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 84 results from 8 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Wang Senran is a Chinese artist with 99 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $1,348. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Wang Senran sold in 2026 for $1,697, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Wang Senran work worth?

Across 84 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wang Senran work is $1,348.

The median Wang Senran painting sells for $1,094 across 39 lots.

The median Wang Senran work on paper sells for $1,505 across 21 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Wang Senran paintings typically sell for $799–$1,962 (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 | 39 | $1,094‡ | $6,410‡ | — | 2025-10-28 |
| Works on Paper | 21 | $1,505‡ | $6,194‡ | — | 2026-07-19 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $6,903‡ | $35,312‡ | — | 2025-06-18 |

‡ 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) | 20 | $799–$1,962‡ | $941‡ | $5,285‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $1,013–$2,146‡ | $1,192‡ | $6,410‡ |

‡ 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) | 6 | $601–$1,368‡ | $942‡ | $4,652 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $612–$2,808‡ | $1,872‡ | $6,194‡ |

‡ 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 | 2012 | $6,410‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $6,194‡ |
| Paintings | 2013 | $5,285‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $5,241‡ |

‡ 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 Senran worth?

Across 84 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wang Senran work is $1,348. The median Wang Senran painting sells for $1,094 across 39 lots. The median Wang Senran work on paper sells for $1,505 across 21 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Wang Senran paintings typically sell for $799–$1,962 (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 Senran painting?

Based on 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wang Senran painting is $1,094. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Wang Senran's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Wang Senran painting is $6,410. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a Wang Senran work on paper?

Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wang Senran work on paper is $1,505. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Wang Senran's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Wang Senran work on paper is $6,194. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a small Wang Senran painting?

Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Wang Senran painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $941, 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 Senran work on paper?

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Wang Senran work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,872, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Wang Senran's auction record is $35,312, set in 2025. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Wang Senran auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/wang-senran (updated 2026-11-02).

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.