Bian Wenjin (1354–1428)
Bian Wenjin is a Chinese artist with 8 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $5,230. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Bian Wenjin sold in 2021 for $104,534, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Bian Wenjin on OpeningBid →What is a Bian Wenjin work worth?
Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bian Wenjin work is $5,230.
The median Bian Wenjin work on paper sells for $3,896 across 3 lots.
The median Bian Wenjin painting sells for $6,563 across 1 lots.
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1 | $6,563† | $6,563† | — | 2014-12-08 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $3,896‡ | $104,534 | — | 2024-06-10 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $104,534 |
| Paintings | 2014 | $6,563† |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $3,896‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Bian Wenjin worth?
Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bian Wenjin work is $5,230. The median Bian Wenjin work on paper sells for $3,896 across 3 lots. The median Bian Wenjin painting sells for $6,563 across 1 lots. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Bian Wenjin's auction record?
Bian Wenjin's auction record is $104,534, set in 2021.
See the full Bian Wenjin record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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