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

# 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.

## What is a Xiang Wenyan work 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).

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Xiang Wenyan auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/xiang-wenyan (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.