Zhou Chunya (b. 1955)
Zhou Chunya is a Chinese artist with 186 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $205,175. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Zhou Chunya is recorded as sold in 2025 for $425,350; 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 Zhou Chunya on OpeningBid →What is a Zhou Chunya work worth?
Across 150 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zhou Chunya work is $205,175.
The median Zhou Chunya painting sells for $351,396 across 84 lots.
The median Zhou Chunya sculpture sells for $52,561 across 14 lots.
The median Zhou Chunya work on paper sells for $258,329 across 10 lots.
Large (over 120 cm) Zhou Chunya paintings typically sell for $325,407–$1,372,462 (the middle half of 47 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Zhou Chunya paintings typically sell for $79,181–$334,066 (the middle half of 35 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 8 | $11,019‡ | $15,486‡ | 87.5% | 2021-12-02 |
| Paintings | 84 | $351,396‡ | $9.3M | — | 2026-07-17 |
| Works on Paper | 10 | $258,329‡ | $1.1M | — | 2026-07-17 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 14 | $52,561‡ | $1.4M | — | 2023-12-11 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 93 | $462,974‡ | $9.3M | — | 2025-12-16 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Zhou Chunya's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (8 lots) median $11,019 with 87.5% sell-through. Paintings (84 lots) median $351,396, record $9,251,420. A typical Zhou Chunya painting sells for around 32× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 93 lots) the median is $462,974.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 35 | $79,181–$334,066‡ | $132,125‡ | $1.7M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 47 | $325,407–$1.4M‡ | $569,869‡ | $9.3M |
‡ 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) | 8 | $23,660–$779,888 | $511,590 | $1.1M |
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $6,526–$35,628‡ | $15,959‡ | $520,192 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $56,897–$195,904‡ | $83,136‡ | $1.4M |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2012 | $9.3M |
| Paintings | 2008 | $5.5M |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2014 | $1.4M |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $1.1M |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $838,710 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2012 | $520,192 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $15,486‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $12,481 |
‡ 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 Zhou Chunya worth?
Across 150 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zhou Chunya work is $205,175. The median Zhou Chunya painting sells for $351,396 across 84 lots. The median Zhou Chunya sculpture sells for $52,561 across 14 lots. The median Zhou Chunya work on paper sells for $258,329 across 10 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Zhou Chunya paintings typically sell for $325,407–$1,372,462 (the middle half of 47 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Zhou Chunya paintings typically sell for $79,181–$334,066 (the middle half of 35 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Zhou Chunya painting?
Based on 84 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Zhou Chunya painting is $351,396. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Zhou Chunya's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Zhou Chunya painting is $9,251,420.
What is the average price of a Zhou Chunya sculpture?
Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Zhou Chunya sculpture is $52,561. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Zhou Chunya's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Zhou Chunya sculpture is $1,371,746.
What is the average price of a large Zhou Chunya painting?
Based on 47 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Zhou Chunya painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $569,869, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a medium Zhou Chunya painting?
Based on 35 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Zhou Chunya painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $132,125, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Zhou Chunya's auction record?
Zhou Chunya's auction record is $9,251,420, set in 2012.
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