> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/wen-congjian · updated 2026-11-01

# Wen Congjian (1574–1648)

Wen Congjian is a Chinese artist with 10 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $29,728. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Wen Congjian sold in 2023 for $53,754, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Wen Congjian work worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wen Congjian work is $29,728.

The median Wen Congjian work on paper sells for $33,350 across 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 3 | $33,350‡ | $53,754 | — | 2023-12-02 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $53,754 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $33,350‡ |

‡ 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 Wen Congjian worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wen Congjian work is $29,728. The median Wen Congjian work on paper sells for $33,350 across 3 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Wen Congjian's auction record?

Wen Congjian's auction record is $53,754, set in 2023.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Wen Congjian auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/wen-congjian (updated 2026-11-01).

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.