> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/hongnian-zhang-2 · updated 2026-11-01

# 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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.

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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, “Zhang Hongnian auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/hongnian-zhang-2 (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.