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

# Wen Huai-sha (1910–2018)

## What is Wen Huai-sha’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 19 auction results for Wen Huai-sha at 8 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $650 including buyer’s premium (middle half $325–$3,160, n=5). The auction record is $3,210 for 文怀沙 为峻青作楷书 立轴 (2025, Duoyunxuan Auction (上海朵云轩拍卖)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 文怀沙 为峻青作楷书 立轴 | 楷书 立轴 (Regular script hanging scroll) | $3,210 | Duoyunxuan Auction (上海朵云轩拍卖) | Jul 2025 |
| 2 | 文怀沙 （1910-2018） 手绘朱竹篆书五言联 | 水墨纸本 | $3,160 | China Zhonghongxin International Auction | Apr 2026 |
| 3 | Calligraphy, 1910 | Scroll, mounted for framing, ink on paper | $1,250 | Christie's | Jun 2019 |
| 4 | 兰竹图 | 水墨纸本 | $1,240 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Apr 2011 |
| 5 | 草书“千福阁” 镜心, 2002 | 草书 (Cursive script) | $650 | Beijing Ginza Auction (北京银座拍卖) | Dec 2025 |
| 6 | Jingxin | Ink on paper | $325 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Nov 2025 |
| 7 | Jingxin | Ink on paper | $162 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Nov 2025 |




Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 19 results from 8 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Wen Huai-sha is a Chinese artist with 25 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $1,250. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Wen Huai-sha sold in 2026 for $3,160, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Wen Huai-sha work worth?

Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wen Huai-sha work is $1,250.

The median Wen Huai-sha work on paper sells for $1,240 across 9 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 | 10 | $1,240‡ | $4,690‡ | 90% | 2026-04-23 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $226–$2,205‡ | $325‡ | $4,690‡ |

‡ 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 | 2007 | $4,690‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $4,592‡ |

‡ 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 Huai-sha worth?

Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wen Huai-sha work is $1,250. The median Wen Huai-sha work on paper sells for $1,240 across 9 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Wen Huai-sha's auction record?

Wen Huai-sha's auction record is $6,297, set in 2021. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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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, “Wen Huai-sha auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/wen-huaisha (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.