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

# Wang Zhi-deng (1535–1614)

Wang Zhi-deng is a Chinese artist with 39 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $19,160. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Wang Zhi-deng sold in 2025 for $32,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Wang Zhi-deng work worth?

Across 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wang Zhi-deng work is $19,160.

The median Wang Zhi-deng work on paper sells for $20,043 across 21 lots.

The median Wang Zhi-deng painting sells for $49,526 across 1 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 | 1 | $49,526 | $49,526 | — | 2021-04-23 |
| Works on Paper | 22 | $20,043‡ | $271,639 | 95.5% | 2026-10-07 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $161,040 | $271,639 | — | 2025-04-29 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $14,822–$18,996‡ | $17,838‡ | $32,357 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $14,116–$61,452 | $24,975 | $271,639 |

‡ 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 | 2025 | $271,639 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $161,040 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $49,526 |

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 Zhi-deng worth?

Across 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wang Zhi-deng work is $19,160. The median Wang Zhi-deng work on paper sells for $20,043 across 21 lots. The median Wang Zhi-deng painting sells for $49,526 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Wang Zhi-deng work on paper?

Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wang Zhi-deng work on paper is $20,043. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Wang Zhi-deng's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Wang Zhi-deng work on paper is $271,639.

### What is the average price of a medium Wang Zhi-deng work on paper?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Wang Zhi-deng work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $24,975, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Wang Zhi-deng's auction record?

Wang Zhi-deng's auction record is $271,639, set in 2025.

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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 Zhi-deng auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/wang-zhideng (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.