Wen Peng (1498–1573)
What is Wen Peng’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 54 auction results for Wen Peng at 15 houses since 2004. Over the last 24 months the median price was $17,869 including buyer’s premium (middle half $12,208–$21,917, n=5). The auction record is $644,479 for Ode to the Pavilion of the Inebriated Old Man in cursive script (2021, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ode to the Pavilion of the Inebriated Old Man in cursive script | Ink on paper, handscroll | $644,479 | Sotheby's | Oct 2021 |
| 2 | Letters to Wu Dongyuan | Ink on paper | $428,035 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Jul 2022 |
| 3 | 致吴东原先生手札 | Handscroll | $365,970 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Jul 2022 |
| 4 | EIGHT SCENES OF XIAO AND XIANG, WEN ZHENGMING'S POEM IN CURSIVE SCRIPT | Ink and paper on silk, album of four double leaves | $137,000 | Sotheby's | Mar 2013 |
| 5 | Calligraphy in Cursive Script, 1544 | Ink | $81,725 | Christie's | Oct 2025 |
| 6 | Calligraphy in Cursive Script | Ink on paper, fan leaf | $49,417 | Sotheby's | Oct 2024 |
| 7 | 草书后赤壁赋 | Hanging scroll | $45,132 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Apr 2013 |
| 8 | Seven-Character Poem in Cursive Script | Ink | $44,861 | Christie's | Nov 2017 |
| 9 | CACHET EN STEATITE GRISE, 1537 | Steatite grise (grey steatite) | $40,536 | Christie's | Jun 2016 |
| 10 | POEM IN CURSIVE SCRIPT | Ink on paper, fan leaf | $30,000 | Sotheby's | Mar 2013 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 10 | $47,139 |
| Other | 13 | $8,938 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $81,725 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 7 | $12,208 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 54 results from 15 houses · How we compute these figures
Wen Peng is a Chinese artist with 87 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $9,981. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Wen Peng sold in 2025 for $81,725, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 54 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wen Peng work is $9,981.
The median Wen Peng work on paper sells for $28,392 across 20 lots.
The median Wen Peng painting sells for $2,620 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 | 2 | $2,620 | $2,620 | 50% | 2016-12-13 |
| Works on Paper | 20 | $28,392‡ | $644,479 | — | 2025-10-28 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 3 | — | — | 66.7% | 2011-07-18 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $397,002 | $644,479 | — | 2022-07-12 |
‡ 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 | $10,232–$28,438‡ | $14,419‡ | $84,316‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $7,981–$23,922‡ | $15,039‡ | $49,417 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $44,861–$428,035‡ | $81,725‡ | $644,479 |
‡ 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 | 2021 | $644,479 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $428,035 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $2,620 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Wen Peng worth?
Across 54 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wen Peng work is $9,981. The median Wen Peng work on paper sells for $28,392 across 20 lots. The median Wen Peng painting sells for $2,620 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Wen Peng work on paper?
Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wen Peng work on paper is $28,392. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Wen Peng's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Wen Peng work on paper is $644,479.
What is Wen Peng's auction record?
Wen Peng's auction record is $644,479, set in 2021.
See the full Wen Peng record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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