Wang Shimin (1592–1680)
What is Wang Shimin’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 63 auction results for Wang Shimin at 16 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $64,751 including buyer’s premium (middle half $16,103–$179,763, n=7). The auction record is $1,293,484 for Landscape after Ni Zan (2024, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Landscape after Ni Zan | Ink on paper, hanging scroll | $1,293,484 | Sotheby's | Apr 2024 |
| 2 | Waterfalls amidst Mountains, 1917 | Burlap | $656,592 | Christie's | Nov 2018 |
| 3 | Rainy Landscape, 1654 | Ink and colour on paper, fan leaf | $432,400 | Sotheby's | Oct 2024 |
| 4 | ALBUM OF LETTERS, 1836 | Ink on paper, album of six leaves | $341,000 | Sotheby's | Sep 2013 |
| 5 | Landscape after Huang Gongwang, 1665 | Burlap | $339,898 | Christie's | Dec 2022 |
| 6 | Landscape after Huang Gongwang, 1669 | Ink and colour on paper, fan leaf | $231,643 | Sotheby's | Oct 2024 |
| 7 | COLLECTION OF LETTERS, 1864 | Ink on paper, handscroll | $221,000 | Sotheby's | Sep 2013 |
| 8 | AUTUMN MOUNTAIN | Ink and colour on silk, hanging scroll | $217,565 | Sotheby's | Oct 2007 |
| 9 | Landscape after Huang Gongwang, 1627 | Ink and light colour on gold paper, fan leaf | $212,739 | Sotheby's | Apr 2025 |
| 10 | LANDSCAPE AFTER DONG YUAN, 1627 | Ink on paper, hanging scroll | $209,675 | Sotheby's | Oct 2015 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 21 | $154,429 |
| Other | 7 | $2,914 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 9 | $179,517 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $25,298 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 63 results from 16 houses · How we compute these figures
Wang Shimin is a Chinese artist with 86 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $27,146. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Wang Shimin sold in 2025 for $179,517, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Wang Shimin on OpeningBid →What is a Wang Shimin work worth?
Across 63 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wang Shimin work is $27,146.
The median Wang Shimin work on paper sells for $47,500 across 34 lots.
The median Wang Shimin painting sells for $1,889 across 4 lots.
The median Wang Shimin print sells for $2,506 across 2 lots.
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $2,506‡ | $2,914 | — | 2025-11-23 |
| Paintings | 4 | $1,889‡ | $21,303 | — | 2024-10-14 |
| Works on Paper | 40 | $47,500†‡ | $1.6M‡ | 85% | 2026-03-25 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 20 | $340,449‡ | $4M‡ | — | 2025-10-10 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Wang Shimin's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $2,506. Paintings (4 lots) median $1,889, record $21,303. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 20 lots) the median is $340,449.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $4,503–$93,252†‡ | $29,292†‡ | $212,739 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $1,375–$231,643‡ | $9,830‡ | $1.6M‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $23,168–$456,664‡ | $207,057‡ | $656,592 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 | 2015 | $1.6M‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $1.3M |
| Paintings | 2021 | $21,303 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $2,914 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $2,804 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $2,098‡ |
‡ 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 Shimin worth?
Across 63 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wang Shimin work is $27,146. The median Wang Shimin work on paper sells for $47,500 across 34 lots. The median Wang Shimin painting sells for $1,889 across 4 lots. The median Wang Shimin print sells for $2,506 across 2 lots. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Wang Shimin work on paper?
Based on 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wang Shimin work on paper is $47,500. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Wang Shimin's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Wang Shimin work on paper is $1,595,860. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium Wang Shimin work on paper?
Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Wang Shimin work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $9,830, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Wang Shimin's auction record?
Wang Shimin's auction record is $3,995,776, set in 2018. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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