Wang Yun
What is Wang Yun’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 161 auction results for Wang Yun at 14 houses since 1995. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,952 including buyer’s premium (middle half $633–$6,573, n=10). The auction record is $225,660 for 竹苞松茂 (2013, Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 竹苞松茂 | Hanging scroll | $225,660 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Apr 2013 |
| 2 | Tengwang Pavilion | 设色绢本 | $210,167 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2016 |
| 3 | Jiangzhu Youju | 设色绢本 | $147,181 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2014 |
| 4 | Riverside Landscape, 1677 | Ink and colour on paper, handscroll | $113,804 | Sotheby's | Oct 2020 |
| 5 | 王云 仿李唐笔意山水 立轴 | Ink on paper | $54,148 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Oct 2014 |
| 6 | 清光绪•汪鋆款刻诗文端石桃形大水洗 | Duan stone | $28,363 | Xiling Yinshe Auction (西泠印社拍卖) | Dec 2024 |
| 7 | 亭台楼阁 镜心 | 设色绢本 | $12,697 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Oct 2022 |
| 8 | Chi Shang You Ju | 设色纸本 | $11,695 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2016 |
| 9 | Qiushēngfù (Autumn Sounds) bamboo fan bone carving | Bamboo carving | $8,496 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2013 |
| 10 | Qing 'Ying' scholar's rock with 'Shixiang' mark, Qing dynasty | Ying scholar's rock with red wood base | $7,878 | Xiling Yinshe Auction (西泠印社拍卖) | Dec 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 6 | $6,855 |
| Other | 21 | $2,925 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 10 | $9,685 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $6,933 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 161 results from 14 houses · How we compute these figures
Wang Yun is a Chinese artist with 218 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $3,319. 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 Wang Yun is recorded as sold in 2026 for $3,418; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Wang Yun on OpeningBid →What is a Wang Yun work worth?
Across 160 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wang Yun work is $3,319.
The median Wang Yun work on paper sells for $3,174 across 21 lots.
The median Wang Yun painting sells for $3,160 across 15 lots.
The median Wang Yun sculpture sells for $7,715 across 3 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 | 20 | $3,160‡ | $70,556‡ | 75% | 2026-07-19 |
| Works on Paper | 22 | $3,174†‡ | $317,144‡ | 95.5% | 2025-12-17 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 3 | $7,715 | $8,496 | — | 2013-12-04 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 10 | $217,913‡ | $678,551‡ | — | 2023-02-23 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $620–$13,044‡ | $949‡ | $70,056 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $1,323–$2,851‡ | $1,423‡ | $3,497‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $2,192–$72,644‡ | $7,675‡ | $317,144‡ |
‡ 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 | 2023 | $317,144‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $113,804 |
| Paintings | 2011 | $70,556‡ |
| Paintings | 2016 | $70,056 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2013 | $8,496 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2012 | $6,933 |
‡ 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 Wang Yun worth?
Across 160 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wang Yun work is $3,319. The median Wang Yun work on paper sells for $3,174 across 21 lots. The median Wang Yun painting sells for $3,160 across 15 lots. The median Wang Yun sculpture sells for $7,715 across 3 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 the average price of a Wang Yun work on paper?
Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wang Yun work on paper is $3,174. 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 Wang Yun's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Wang Yun work on paper is $317,144. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Wang Yun painting?
Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wang Yun painting is $3,160. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Wang Yun's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Wang Yun painting is $70,556. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is Wang Yun's auction record?
Wang Yun's auction record is $678,551, set in 2010. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
See the full Wang Yun record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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