Zhang Hongnian (b. 1947)
Zhang Hongnian is a Chinese artist with 25 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $900. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Zhang Hongnian sold in 2025 for $1,964, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Zhang Hongnian on OpeningBid →What is a Zhang Hongnian work worth?
Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zhang Hongnian work is $900.
The median Zhang Hongnian painting sells for $1,848 across 12 lots.
The median Zhang Hongnian work on paper sells for $786 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 12 | $1,848‡ | $149,895‡ | — | 2021-01-28 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $786‡ | $1,964 | — | 2025-09-22 |
‡ 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) | 6 | $350–$1,611‡ | $710‡ | $14,477‡ |
‡ 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 | 2013 | $149,895‡ |
| Paintings | 2010 | $110,778 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $1,964 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $786 |
‡ 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 Zhang Hongnian worth?
Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zhang Hongnian work is $900. The median Zhang Hongnian painting sells for $1,848 across 12 lots. The median Zhang Hongnian work on paper sells for $786 across 3 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Zhang Hongnian painting?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Zhang Hongnian painting is $1,848. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Zhang Hongnian's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Zhang Hongnian painting is $149,895. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is Zhang Hongnian's auction record?
Zhang Hongnian's auction record is $149,895, set in 2013. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
See the full Zhang Hongnian record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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