Yongchen Wen Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Yongchen Wen Art Value Price Guide

Feb. 26, 2025
WEN YONGCHEN (WAN WING SUM, 1922-1995). Bamboo and Insect. Scroll, mounted
Est: $20,000 - $40,000
WEN YONGCHEN (WAN WING SUM, 1922-1995). Bamboo and Insect. Scroll, mounted for framing, ink and colour on paper38 x 95 cm. (15 x 37 3/8 in.).
Christie's
Nov. 05, 2024
WEN YONGCHEN (WAN WING SUM, 1922-1995) Boys at Play
Est: £1,500 - £2,000
WEN YONGCHEN (WAN WING SUM, 1922-1995) Boys at Play Ink and colour on paper, framed and glazed. 87cm (34 1/4in) high x 50.5cm (19 7/8in) wide.
Bonhams
Aug. 25, 2024
Wen Yongchen (Wan Wing Sum) (b. 1922 - 1995) Carp, 1986
Est: RM6,000 - RM10,000
Wan Wing Sum was known for his astonishing ability to write 3000 words within a square inch, the size of a postage stamp. A modern exponent of Chinese Art, he was commissioned by the Free China Government in 1953 to bring an exhibition of Chinese art and calligraphy on a global tour. His reputation grew as his painting abilities garnered attention while his interviews were featured in newspapers and television shows. It was a remarkable feat for a self-made Asian artist to achieve celebrity status, and his exhibitions were recorded to draw in huge crowds. Poetic colours and refined lines were characteristics of his works. The koi, or Japanese carp, is a propitious ornamental fish that can live to more than 50 years. In a pool of koi with a single colour, the one in silvery white with a red-orangey patch stands out. The scene depicts 9 koi fishes, a symbol of prosperity, longevity and good fortune. Dubbed the 'Lynx-Eyed Calligrapher', Professor Wan Wing Sum was skilled in micro-calligraphy, cramming 3,000 characters into a square-inch space of square - a feat he had honed since the age of 12, and at the age of 19 was hailed to have mastered the Lingnan Style. For this prowess, he was awarded the Gold Medal of Arts by China's Ministry of Education. He had shown in more than 100 exhibitions all over the world, including Malaysia, since his first solo in his birthplace in Hong Kong in 1938. His demonstration on calligraphy was recorded in films by Warner Brothers when he visited Hollywood in the 1950s.
Henry Butcher Art Auctioneers
Apr. 28, 2024
Flower and bird calligraphy, Yang Shanshen, Wen Yongchen 花鳥書法楊善深溫永琛
Est: NT$20,000 - NT$30,000
鈐印：譚澤闓（白）、瓶翁（朱）、小瑜（朱）、憲英（白）
Johhan Auction
Mar. 17, 2024
A Chinese calligraphy, by Wen Yongchen (Chinese, 1922-1995), given to Shouzhong
Est: $100 - $200
A Chinese calligraphy by Wen Yongchen (Chinese, 1922-1995), given to Shouzhong With inscription, signature, and two seals. H: 41 1/8, W: 19 1/2 in. H: 104.45, W: 49.53 cm. (sight) Click here for high resolution images.
Oakridge Auction Gallery
Dec. 07, 2023
Wen Yongchen (1922-1995) Guanyin
Est: $1,500 - $2,200
Wen Yongchen (1922-1995) Guanyin Ink and colour on paper, hanging scroll Titled, inscribed and signed Wen Yongchen, with five seals of the artist Dated 1978 Title-slip inscribed by the artist 83.5 x 50cm
Bonhams
Sep. 19, 2023
ZHAO SHAO'ANG (1905-1998) AND WEN YONGCHEN (1922-1995) Swallow and Calligraphy, 1973 (2)
Est: $6,000 - $8,000
ZHAO SHAO'ANG (1905-1998) AND WEN YONGCHEN (1922-1995) Swallow and Calligraphy, 1973 Two album leaves, mounted and framed together, ink and ink and color on paper, the painting inscribed by Zhao Shaoang, with a dedication to Xinliao, and one seal of the artist; the calligraphy inscribed by Wen Yongchen, with a dedication to Xinliao, dated 1973, signed Wen Yongchen, with an artist's seal. 11 5/8 x 14 5/8in (29.5 x 37.2cm), each leaf (2).
Bonhams
Aug. 29, 2023
WEN YONGCHEN (WAN WING SUM, 1922-1995) Children Flying Kites Scroll, mounte
Est: $20,000 - $40,000
WEN YONGCHEN (WAN WING SUM, 1922-1995) Children Flying Kites Scroll, mounted for framing, ink and colour on paper 97 x 54.8 cm. (38 ¼ x 21 5/8 in.)
Christie's
Jun. 02, 2023
WEN YONGCHEN (1922-1995) Zhong Kui and the Auspicious Bat
Est: $15,000 - $25,000
WEN YONGCHEN (1922-1995) Zhong Kui and the Auspicious Bat Ink and colour on paper, scroll Titled and signed Wen Yongchen, with three artist's seals Dated xinwei (1991) Miniature script signed Wen Yongchen, dated 1991, with four artist's seals 40 x 39.5cm (15¾ x 15½in) For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Feb. 28, 2023
WEN YONGCHEN (WAN WING SUM, 1922-1995) Guanyin Scroll, mounted for framing,
Est: $20,000 - $40,000
WEN YONGCHEN (WAN WING SUM, 1922-1995) Guanyin Scroll, mounted for framing, ink on paper 93 x 52 cm. (36 5/8 x 20 1/2 in.)
Christie's
Feb. 28, 2023
WEN YONGCHEN (WAN WING SUM, 1922-1995) / ZENG HANGUANG (1910-2012) Calligra
Est: $15,000 - $25,000
WEN YONGCHEN (WAN WING SUM, 1922-1995) / ZENG HANGUANG (1910-2012) Calligraphy Colleciton 1. WEN YONGCHEN Ode to the Red Cliff Hanging scroll, ink on paper 149.5 x 16 cm. (58 7/8 x 6 1/4 in.) Inscribed and signed, with four seals of the artist Dated autumn, jiwei year (1979) Microscopic calligraphy inscribed and signed, with one seal of the artist Dated December, 1980. Further inscribed and signed by Zhao Shao'ang (1905-1998), Wang Zhuangwei (1909-1998), Huang Junbi (1989-1991), Chen Jinghong (1903-1993), Rong Shushi (1907-1996), and Fu Juanfu (1910-2007), with a total of eleven seals 2. WEN YONGCHEN The Song of the Righteous Spirit Scroll, mounted for framing, ink on paper 65.5 x 115.5 cm. (25 3/4 x 45 1/2 in.) Inscribed and signed, with two seals of the artist Dated autumn, gengshen year (1980) Dedicated to Rongyao Mircoscopic calligraphy inscribed and signed, with one seal of the artist Dated autumn, 1980 PROVENANCE: Acquired from the artist directly. 3. ZENG HANGUANG Encountering Sorrow Scroll, mounted for framing, ink on paper 119 x 30.5 cm. (46 7/8 x 12 in.) Inscribed and signed, with two seals of the artist Dated summer, Dragon Boat Festival, Jiazi year (1984) (3)
Christie's
Dec. 07, 2022
WEN YONGCHEN (WAN WING SUM, 1922-1995) Flying Kite Hanging scroll, ink and
Est: $30,000 - $50,000
WEN YONGCHEN (WAN WING SUM, 1922-1995) Flying Kite Hanging scroll, ink and colour on paper 95.5 x 45.6 cm. (37 5/8 x 18 in.)
Christie's
Nov. 28, 2022
WEN YONGCHEN (1922-1995) Zhong Kui and Bats
Est: $40,000 - $60,000
WEN YONGCHEN (1922-1995) Zhong Kui and Bats Ink and colour on paper, scroll Titled and signed Wen Yongchen, with five seals of the artist Miniature script signed, dated 1990, with two seals of the artist 96 x 50cm (37¾ x 19⅝in)
Bonhams
Sep. 07, 2022
Wen Yongchen Figure Scroll
Est: $500 - $1,000
温永琛引福归堂立轴 Wen Yongchen Figure Scroll USD500-1000 104x52cm 温永琛（1922-1995）广东鹤山人，生於香港，惟笃好书法，工馀朝夕临摩，百练千锤，乃成绝艺。其为书，劲拔如山，秀逸似川，壮美优美，兼擅其胜。年方弱冠，即负时誉，曾在上海举行书法展览，申报记者以“岭南神童”称之。
SINGAPORE INTERNATIONAL AUCTION PTE LTD.
Sep. 01, 2022
WEN YONGCHEN (WAN WING SUM, 1922-1995) Guanyin Hanging scroll, ink on paper
Est: $25,000 - $35,000
WEN YONGCHEN (WAN WING SUM, 1922-1995) Guanyin Hanging scroll, ink on paper 95 x 55.7 cm. (37 3/8 x 21 7/8 in.)
Christie's
May. 30, 2022
ZHAO SHAO'ANG (1905-1998) / WEN YONGCHEN (WAN WING SUM, 1922-1995) Maple Le
Est: $20,000 - $30,000
ZHAO SHAO'ANG (1905-1998) / WEN YONGCHEN (WAN WING SUM, 1922-1995) Maple Leaves and Bird / Calligraphy Two scrolls, mounted as hanging scroll, ink and colour on paper / ink on paper Each scroll measures 30 x 37 cm. (11 3/4 x 14 5/8 in.)
Christie's
Mar. 02, 2022
WEN YONGCHEN (1922-1995) Children Flying Kites / Calligraphy One scroll and
Est: $25,000 - $35,000
WEN YONGCHEN (1922-1995) Children Flying Kites / Calligraphy One scroll and one fan leaf, mounted as a hanging scroll, ink and colour on paper / ink on gold-flecked paper Children Flying Kites measures 84 x 50.2 cm. (33 1/8 x 19 3/4 in.)
Christie's
Dec. 09, 2021
Wen Yongchen (1922-1995) Luohan
Est: $50,000 - $70,000
Wen Yongchen (1922-1995) Luohan Ink and colour on paper, scroll Inscribed and signed Wen Yongchen, miniature script signed Yongchen, with four seals of the artist Annotation inscribed and signed Zhao Shao'ang, Feng Kanghou and Fu Juanfu, each with one or two seals 39.5cm (15½in) diam. For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Dec. 09, 2021
Wen Yongchen (1922-1995) Guanyin
Est: $30,000 - $50,000
Wen Yongchen (1922-1995) Guanyin Ink and colour on paper, scroll Titled and Signed Wen Yongchen, miniature script signed Yongchen, with a total of seven seals of the artist. Dated 1988 92.5 x 50cm (36⅜ x 19¾in) For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Dec. 01, 2021
WEN YONGCHEN (1922-1995) Water-Breathing Dragon Scroll, mounted and framed,
Est: $15,000 - $20,000
WEN YONGCHEN (1922-1995) Water-Breathing Dragon Scroll, mounted and framed, ink and colour on gold paper 66 x 98 cm. (26 x 38 5/8 in.)
Christie's
Jun. 01, 2021
Wen Yongchen (1922-1995) Flying Kite
Est: $40,000 - $60,000
Wen Yongchen (1922-1995) Flying Kite Ink and colour on paper, hanging scroll Inscribed and signed in miniature script by Wen Yongchen, with one seal of the artist Dated gengshen year (1980) Annotation inscribed and signed by Zhao Shao'ang (1905-1998), dated jiwei year (1979), with three seals of his 97.4 x 54.5cm (38⅜ x 21½in) For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Jun. 01, 2021
Wen Yongchen (1922-1995) Guanyin
Est: $30,000 - $50,000
Wen Yongchen (1922-1995) Guanyin Ink on paper, scroll Inscribed and signed Wen Yongchen, with four seals of the artist Dated jisi year (1989) Annotation by Zhao Shao'ang (1905-1998), dated jisi year (1989), with three seals of his 95.5 x 52.8cm (97⅝ x 20¾in) For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
May. 26, 2021
WEN YONGCHEN (1922-1995) Guanyin Hanging scroll, ink and colour on paper Pa
Est: $30,000 - $50,000
WEN YONGCHEN (1922-1995) Guanyin Hanging scroll, ink and colour on paper Painting measures 94 x 51.5 cm. (37 x 20 ¼ in.) Frontispiece measures 17.3 x 51.5 cm. (6 ¾ x 20 ¼ in.)
Christie's
May. 26, 2021
WEN YONGCHEN (1922-1995) Viewing Mountains Scroll, mounted and framed, ink
Est: $30,000 - $50,000
WEN YONGCHEN (1922-1995) Viewing Mountains Scroll, mounted and framed, ink and colour on paper 66.8 x 133 cm. (26 ¼ x 52 3/8 in.)
Christie's
Apr. 07, 2021
Wen Yongchen Fish
Est: $800 - $1,200
61226 Wen Yongchen Fish 温永琛微书鲤鱼 63x99cm 来源：新加坡收藏家旧藏温永琛（1922-1995）广东白鹤山人，生於香港，惟笃好书法，工馀朝夕临摩，百练千锤，乃成绝艺。其为书，劲拔如山，秀逸似川，壮美优美，兼擅其胜。年方弱冠，即负时誉，曾在上海举行书法展览，申报记者以岭南神童称之。
SINGAPORE INTERNATIONAL AUCTION PTE LTD.
Mar. 28, 2021
YONGCHEN WEN (1922-1995) CARPES BRISANT LES NUAGES ET EXHALANT LES FLEURS DE PÊCHERS POUR SE TRANSFO
Est: €800 - €1,200
YONGCHEN WEN (1922-1995) Carpes brisant les nuages et exhalant les fleurs de pêchers pour se transformer en dragon Encre et aquarelle sur papier Rouleau monté sur soie Titre et signature avec 4 sceaux de l’artiste 985 x 565 cm
Osenat
Mar. 14, 2021
CHINESE CALLIGRAPHY OF LAN TING XU BY WEN YONGCHEN
Est: $600 - $1,000
A Chinese calligraphy in ink on paper of the Lan Ting Xu by Wen Yongchen. The calligraphy has four seals and microwriting and is mounted on a silk backing with silk dowels. Dimensions are: 26 1/8 inches tall X 9 5/8 inches wide, 66.4 cm X 24.4 cm. All measurements are approximate. High resolution images can be found here
Oakridge Auction Gallery
Feb. 05, 2021
FROM A SINGAPOREAN PRIVATE COLLECTOR WEN YONGCHEN (1922-1995) Zhong Kui WEN
Est: -
FROM A SINGAPOREAN PRIVATE COLLECTOR WEN YONGCHEN (1922-1995) Zhong Kui WEN YONGCHEN (1922-1995) Zhong Kui Scroll, mounted and framed, ink and colour on paper 87.3 x 51.6 cm. (34 ¹/8 x 20 ¹/8 in.) Entitled, inscribed and signed, with five seals of the artist Dated winter,guiyouyear...
Christie's
Feb. 05, 2021
FROM A SINGAPOREAN PRIVATE COLLECTOR WEN YONGCHEN (1922-1995) Two Carps and
Est: -
FROM A SINGAPOREAN PRIVATE COLLECTOR WEN YONGCHEN (1922-1995) Two Carps and Peonies WEN YONGCHEN (1922-1995) Two Carps and Peonies Scroll, mounted and framed, ink and colour on gold paper 57.6 x 98.3 cm. (22 5/8 x 38 ¹/4 in.) Entitled, inscribed and signed, with four seals of the...
Christie's
Dec. 01, 2020
WEN YONGCHEN (1922-1995) - Sparrows and Plum Blossoms
Est: $40,000 - $60,000
WEN YONGCHEN (1922-1995) Sparrows and Plum Blossoms Scroll, mounted and framed, ink and colour on gold paper 78 x 347 cm. (30 ¾ x 136 5/8 in.)
Christie's
Nov. 30, 2020
WEN YONGCHEN (1922-1995), Carps,
Est: $35,000 - $55,000
WEN YONGCHEN (1922-1995) Carps Scroll, mounted for framing, ink and colour on gold paper 80 x 218.5 cm. (31 1/2 x 86 in.) Inscribed and signed, with six seals of the artist Dated autumn, jiaxu year (1994) Further inscribed and signed in miniature script on the carps Dated July 1994 ,
Christie's
Oct. 10, 2020
WEN YONGCHEN (1922-1995), FIGURE
Est: $600 - $800
Ink and color on paper. Mounted. H25x35cm
China Arts Auction
Oct. 10, 2020
WEN YONGCHEN (1922-1995), CALLIGRAPHY
Est: $600 - $800
Ink on paper. Mounted. H99x28cm
China Arts Auction
Aug. 28, 2020
WEN YONGCHEN (1922-1995), FIGURE
Est: $300 - $500
Ink and color on paper. Mounted. H25x35cm
Linwoods Auction
Aug. 28, 2020
WEN YONGCHEN (1922-1995), CALLIGRAPHY
Est: $300 - $500
Ink on paper. Mounted. H99x28cm
Linwoods Auction
Aug. 28, 2020
WEN YONGCHEN (1922-1995) AND ZHANG SHAOSHI (1913-1991), BUTTERFLY AND FLOWER
Est: $500 - $800
Ink and color on paper. Mounted. H93x37cm
Linwoods Auction
Jul. 07, 2020
Wen Yongchen (1922-1995) Calligraphy in Running Script
Est: $12,000 - $18,000
Wen Yongchen (1922-1995) Calligraphy in Running Script Ink on paper, hanging scroll Inscribed and signed Wen Yongchen, with three seals of the artist Dated jiazi year (1984) Colophons inscribed and signed Shao'ang (1905-1998), Fu Juanfu (1910-2007), each with two seals of the artists 138.2 x 25.2cm (54⅜ x 9⅞in) For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Jun. 01, 2020
WEN YONGCHEN (1922-1995) Master Zhu's Maxim in Regular Script
Est: $10,000 - $20,000
WEN YONGCHEN (1922-1995) Master Zhu's Maxim in Regular Script WEN YONGCHEN (1922-1995) Master Zhu's Maxim in Regular ScriptHanging Scroll, ink on paper 101 x 61 cm. (39 3⁄4 x 24 in.) Inscribed and signed, with three seals of the artistDated autumn, wuwu year (1978)
Christie's
Jun. 01, 2020
WEN YONGCHEN (1922-1995) Flying Kites
Est: $25,000 - $35,000
WEN YONGCHEN (1922-1995) Flying Kites WEN YONGCHEN (1922-1995) Flying KitesHanging Scroll, ink and colour on paper 96 x 55 cm. (37 3⁄4 x 21 5⁄8 in.) Inscribed and signed in miniature script, with three seals of the artistDated winter, twelfth month, jiwei year (1979) Further inscribed and signed by Zhao Shao'ang (1905-1998) , with two seals of the artistTitleslip entitled, inscribed and signed by the artist with one sealDated autumn, jiwei year (1979)
Christie's
Apr. 24, 2020
WEN YONGCHEN (1922-1995), FLY A KITE / ZHAO SHAOANG (1905-1998), CALLIGRAPHY
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Ink and color on paper. Hanging scroll. H 83 x 35 cm
Linwoods Auction
Mar. 23, 2019
WEN YONGCHEN 1922-1995 | ESSAY IN REGULAR SCRIPT
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
signed, with three seals of the artist
Sotheby's
Mar. 19, 2019
WEN YONGCHEN (1922-1995) A Hundred Boys Scroll, mounted for framing, ink and color on paper 47 1/4 x 96 7/8 in. (120 x 246 cm.)
Est: $13,000 - $18,000
WEN YONGCHEN (1922-1995) A Hundred Boys Entitled, inscribed, and signed, with seven seals of the artist Dated autumn, renxu year (1982) Colophons by Zhao Shao’ang and Feng Kanghou, with a total of three seals Scroll, mounted for framing, ink and color on paper 47 1/4 x 96 7/8 in. (120 x 246 cm.)
Christie's
Nov. 27, 2017
WEN YONGCHEN (WAN WING-SUM 1922-1995) AND LIANG BOYU (1903-1978) Soaring
Est: HKD20,000 - HKD30,000
WEN YONGCHEN (WAN WING-SUM 1922-1995) AND LIANG BOYU (1903-1978) Soaring into the Sky Ink and colour on paper, hanging scroll Inscribed and signed Wen Yongchen, with five seals of the artist Inscribed in micro calligraphy by Wen Yongchen Both dated wuwu year (1978) Bamboo painted by Liang Boyu, with three seals of the artist Colophons by Lin Jin (1923-2004) dated wuwu year (1978), with two seals; and Feng Kangkou (1901-1983), with one seal Colophons 44cm x 64cm (17in x 25¼in); Painting 44.5cm x 64cm (17½in x 25¼in).
Bonhams
Oct. 15, 2017
WAN WING-SUM (Wen Yong Chen) | Butterflies
Est: S$12,000 - S$18,000
70 x 178 cm ink and colour on paper inscribed in Chinese and signed and dated 1983 in Chinese upper right; stamped with 5 seals of artist 溫永琛《蝴蝶》1983 彩墨紙本款識：紅花碧草笑春風彩蝶翩翩意正濃恰似玉皇開盛宴千祥萬福歡顏中癸亥春日溫永琛（左上）欽印：丹青不知老將至（左下）溫（左上）溫氏書畫（左上）鶴山溫永琛六十後所作書畫（右下）曾遊三洋四海五洲八十餘國（右下）
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Jun. 28, 2017
Wen Yongchen (1922-1995)
Est: $1,200 - $1,800
Wen Yongchen (1922-1995) Calligraphy in Running Script and Miniature Calligraphy
Bonhams
May. 30, 2017
WEN YONGCHEN (1922-1995)
Est: $30,000 - $50,000
WEN YONGCHEN (1922-1995) Children Flying Kites
Christie's
May. 30, 2017
WEN YONGCHEN (1922-1995)
Est: $120,000 - $180,000
WEN YONGCHEN (1922-1995) Peony and Butterflies
Christie's
May. 14, 2017
WEN YONGCHEN | Children Playing Kite
Est: S$4,000 - S$6,000
96 x 56.5 cm | ink and colour on paper, framed | inscribed, signed and dated spring 1984 in Chinese; stamped with 5 seals
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