> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/zhao-wenkai · updated 2026-11-01

# Zhao Wenkai (1761–1808)

Zhao Wenkai is a Chinese artist with 8 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $8,600. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Zhao Wenkai sold in 2022 for $9,936, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Zhao Wenkai work worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zhao Wenkai work is $8,600.

The median Zhao Wenkai work on paper sells for $7,767 across 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 3 | $7,767‡ | $9,936 | — | 2022-10-12 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $9,936 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $7,767‡ |

‡ 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 Zhao Wenkai worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zhao Wenkai work is $8,600. The median Zhao Wenkai work on paper sells for $7,767 across 3 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Zhao Wenkai's auction record?

Zhao Wenkai's auction record is $16,116, set in 2010. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Zhao Wenkai auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/zhao-wenkai (updated 2026-11-01).

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.