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

# Wen Dian (1633–1704)

Wen Dian is a Chinese artist with 16 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $14,767. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Wen Dian sold in 2020 for $30,637, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Wen Dian work worth?

Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wen Dian work is $14,767.

The median Wen Dian work on paper sells for $30,637 across 6 lots.

The median Wen Dian painting sells for $656 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 | $656‡ | $656‡ | — | 2009-09-13 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $30,637‡ | $60,000 | — | 2024-11-19 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $60,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $44,292‡ |
| Paintings | 2009 | $656‡ |

‡ 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 Dian worth?

Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wen Dian work is $14,767. The median Wen Dian work on paper sells for $30,637 across 6 lots. The median Wen Dian painting sells for $656 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Wen Dian's auction record is $60,000, set in 2018.

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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 Dian auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/wen-dian (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.