Wang Zhen
Wang Zhen is a Chinese artist with 1,568 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $6,315. 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 Zhen sold in 2026 for $7,721, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Wang Zhen on OpeningBid →What is a Wang Zhen work worth?
Across 1,210 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wang Zhen work is $6,315.
The median Wang Zhen work on paper sells for $6,543 across 185 lots.
The median Wang Zhen painting sells for $9,237 across 71 lots.
The median Wang Zhen sculpture sells for $6,662 across 1 lots.
Large (over 120 cm) Wang Zhen work on papers typically sell for $4,615–$19,270 (the middle half of 73 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 82 | $9,237†‡ | $57,176‡ | 86.6% | 2026-09-12 |
| Works on Paper | 212 | $6,543†‡ | $207,578 | 87.3% | 2026-06-16 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $6,662 | $6,662 | — | 2024-07-13 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 19 | $67,000‡ | $207,578 | — | 2023-10-08 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $1,699–$13,350‡ | $4,917‡ | $37,418‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $4,740–$16,709‡ | $9,249‡ | $57,176‡ |
‡ 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) | 11 | $2,580–$38,522‡ | $7,721‡ | $185,728 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $1,431–$8,611‡ | $3,543‡ | $67,000 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 73 | $4,615–$19,270†‡ | $6,859†‡ | $207,578 |
† 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 | 2005 | $207,578 |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $185,728 |
| Paintings | 2005 | $57,176‡ |
| Paintings | 2020 | $38,733 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $6,662 |
‡ 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 Zhen worth?
Across 1,210 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wang Zhen work is $6,315. The median Wang Zhen work on paper sells for $6,543 across 185 lots. The median Wang Zhen painting sells for $9,237 across 71 lots. The median Wang Zhen sculpture sells for $6,662 across 1 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Wang Zhen work on papers typically sell for $4,615–$19,270 (the middle half of 73 sold 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 Zhen work on paper?
Based on 185 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wang Zhen work on paper is $6,543. 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 Zhen's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Wang Zhen work on paper is $207,578.
What is the average price of a Wang Zhen painting?
Based on 71 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wang Zhen painting is $9,237. 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 Zhen's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Wang Zhen painting is $57,176. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a large Wang Zhen work on paper?
Based on 73 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Wang Zhen work on paper (large (over 120 cm)) is $6,859, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 medium Wang Zhen work on paper?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Wang Zhen work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,543, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Wang Zhen's auction record?
Wang Zhen's auction record is $207,578, set in 2005.
See the full Wang Zhen record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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