Xiang Wenyan (1826–1906)
Xiang Wenyan is a Chinese artist with 23 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $1,875. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Xiang Wenyan sold in 2026 for $1,961, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Xiang Wenyan work is $1,875.
The median Xiang Wenyan work on paper sells for $1,918 across 7 lots.
The median Xiang Wenyan painting sells for $311 across 2 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 | $311 | $311 | — | 2023-05-19 |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $1,918‡ | $5,402 | 87.5% | 2026-06-16 |
‡ 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) | 5 | $1,858–$3,635‡ | $1,961‡ | $5,402 |
‡ 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 | 2018 | $5,402 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $3,635‡ |
| Paintings | 2023 | $311 |
‡ 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 Xiang Wenyan worth?
Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Xiang Wenyan work is $1,875. The median Xiang Wenyan work on paper sells for $1,918 across 7 lots. The median Xiang Wenyan painting sells for $311 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Xiang Wenyan's auction record?
Xiang Wenyan's auction record is $5,402, set in 2018.
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