Yang Wencong (1596–1646)
Yang Wencong is a Chinese artist with 59 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $5,012. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Yang Wencong sold in 2023 for $72,803, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Yang Wencong on OpeningBid →What is a Yang Wencong work worth?
Across 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yang Wencong work is $5,012.
The median Yang Wencong work on paper sells for $9,396 across 16 lots.
The median Yang Wencong painting sells for $46,742 across 5 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 | 5 | $46,742‡ | $89,937‡ | — | 2015-12-08 |
| Works on Paper | 17 | $9,396‡ | $99,359‡ | 94.1% | 2023-08-08 |
‡ 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) | 11 | $2,706–$17,936‡ | $5,667‡ | $99,359‡ |
‡ 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 | 2016 | $99,359‡ |
| Paintings | 2013 | $89,937‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $72,803 |
| Paintings | 2015 | $3,546‡ |
‡ 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 Yang Wencong worth?
Across 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yang Wencong work is $5,012. The median Yang Wencong work on paper sells for $9,396 across 16 lots. The median Yang Wencong painting sells for $46,742 across 5 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Yang Wencong work on paper?
Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Yang Wencong work on paper is $9,396. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Yang Wencong's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Yang Wencong work on paper is $99,359. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a large Yang Wencong work on paper?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Yang Wencong work on paper (large (over 120 cm)) is $5,667, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Yang Wencong's auction record?
Yang Wencong's auction record is $101,755, set in 2017. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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