Cheng Zhengkui (1604–1676)
What is Cheng Zhengkui’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 39 auction results for Cheng Zhengkui at 8 houses since 1997. Over the last 24 months the median price was $29,212 including buyer’s premium (middle half $18,976–$44,980, n=6). The auction record is $176,097 for Woyou Tu (2015, Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Woyou Tu | 设色纸本 | $176,097 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2015 |
| 2 | 行书自作诗册 册页 | Calligraphy | $120,330 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Oct 2014 |
| 3 | Sailing along the Yangtze River, 1866 | Ink | $105,590 | Christie's | Apr 2025 |
| 4 | Kiosk under Willow, 1659 | Ink | $55,764 | Christie's | May 2018 |
| 5 | Seclusion in Mountain | Ink on gold paper, fan leaf | $49,094 | Sotheby's | Apr 2025 |
| 6 | 幽溪泛舟图, 1671年作 | 设色纸本 | $47,251 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2019 |
| 7 | 程正揆 墨笔山水扇页 扇面 | 水墨纸本 | $45,145 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2012 |
| 8 | Poem in Running Script | Fan leaf | $32,639 | Sotheby's | Oct 2025 |
| 9 | Green Mountains in Clear Mist, 1886 | Ink | $25,785 | Christie's | Apr 2025 |
| 10 | 山居图 | 水墨纸本 | $24,250 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Apr 2013 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 8 | $34,697 |
| Works on paper | 7 | $32,639 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 10 | $28,445 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 39 results from 8 houses · How we compute these figures
Cheng Zhengkui is a Chinese artist with 52 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $9,246. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Cheng Zhengkui sold in 2025 for $32,639, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
See the full Cheng Zhengkui record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Cheng Zhengkui on OpeningBid →What is a Cheng Zhengkui work worth?
Across 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Cheng Zhengkui work is $9,246.
The median Cheng Zhengkui work on paper sells for $16,738 across 20 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 | 22 | $16,738‡ | $105,590 | 90.9% | 2025-04-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $120,330 | $176,097 | — | 2025-04-30 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $2,353–$45,145‡ | $16,738‡ | $78,695‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $4,663–$25,785‡ | $14,629‡ | $105,590 |
‡ 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 | 2025 | $105,590 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $78,695‡ |
‡ 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 Cheng Zhengkui worth?
Across 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Cheng Zhengkui work is $9,246. The median Cheng Zhengkui work on paper sells for $16,738 across 20 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Cheng Zhengkui work on paper?
Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Cheng Zhengkui work on paper is $16,738. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Cheng Zhengkui's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Cheng Zhengkui work on paper is $105,590.
What is the average price of a medium Cheng Zhengkui work on paper?
Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Cheng Zhengkui work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $16,738, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Cheng Zhengkui's auction record?
Cheng Zhengkui's auction record is $176,097, set in 2015.
See the full Cheng Zhengkui record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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