Wang Yan Cheng (b. 1960)
What is Wang Yan Cheng’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 28 auction results for Wang Yan Cheng at 11 houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $21,336 including buyer’s premium (middle half $20,645–$30,672, n=5). The auction record is $239,642 for Untitled (oil on canvas) (2018, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 2011 | Oil paint | $239,642 | Christie's | Nov 2018 |
| 2 | SUR LE LAC. COULEUR POURPRE | Huile sur toile | $131,334 | Artcurial | Jun 2006 |
| 3 | Sans titre (huile sur toile), 2008 | Oil paint | $95,918 | Sotheby's | Mar 2021 |
| 4 | Untitled, 2006 | Huile sur toile | $71,192 | Artcurial | Dec 2018 |
| 5 | Untitled, 2005 | Signe | $69,263 | Artcurial | Mar 2020 |
| 6 | Sur le lac, du bleu de saphir, 1960 | Oil paint | $59,722 | PIASA | Jul 2026 |
| 7 | L'envol, 2005 | Technique mixte sur toile | $57,565 | Artcurial | Mar 2019 |
| 8 | En remontant le fleuve, 2005 | Huile sur toile | $53,338 | Christie's | Jun 2017 |
| 9 | Untitled, 2003 | Oil on canvas | $46,919 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Dec 2021 |
| 10 | Sans titre (huile sur toile), 2004 | Oil on canvas | $41,108 | Sotheby's | Mar 2021 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 20 | $38,208 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 10 | $31,204 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 28 results from 11 houses · How we compute these figures
Wang Yan Cheng is a Chinese artist with 44 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $32,434. 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 Yan Cheng sold in 2026 for $59,722, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wang Yan Cheng work is $32,434.
The median Wang Yan Cheng painting sells for $41,108 across 21 lots.
The median Wang Yan Cheng print sells for $1,470 across 1 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 | 1 | $1,470‡ | $1,470‡ | — | 2024-11-12 |
| Paintings | 27 | $41,108‡ | $531,646‡ | 77.8% | 2026-07-02 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $239,642‡ | $531,646‡ | — | 2018-11-25 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Wang Yan Cheng's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $1,470. Paintings (27 lots) median $41,108, record $531,646. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Wang Yan Cheng painting sells for around 28× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $239,642.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $23,079–$39,658 | $31,204 | $59,722 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2014 | $531,646‡ |
| Paintings | 2018 | $239,642 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $1,470‡ |
‡ 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 Yan Cheng worth?
Across 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wang Yan Cheng work is $32,434. The median Wang Yan Cheng painting sells for $41,108 across 21 lots. The median Wang Yan Cheng print sells for $1,470 across 1 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 Yan Cheng painting?
Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wang Yan Cheng painting is $41,108. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Wang Yan Cheng's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Wang Yan Cheng painting is $531,646. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium Wang Yan Cheng painting?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Wang Yan Cheng painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $31,204, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Wang Yan Cheng's auction record?
Wang Yan Cheng's auction record is $531,646, set in 2014. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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