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# Hu Zhengyan (1584–1674)

Hu Zhengyan is a Chinese artist with 88 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $2,347. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Hu Zhengyan sold in 2026 for $17,280, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Hu Zhengyan work worth?

Across 68 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hu Zhengyan work is $2,347.

The median Hu Zhengyan print sells for $1,925 across 22 lots.

The median Hu Zhengyan work on paper sells for $2,248 across 2 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 | 25 | $1,925‡ | $4,679 | 88% | 2024-12-31 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $2,248‡ | $2,620‡ | — | 2018-06-06 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | — | — | — | 2022-08-19 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $12,295‡ | $17,280 | — | 2026-03-24 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $1,579–$2,145‡ | $1,662‡ | $3,428 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $4,679 |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $3,871‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $2,620‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $1,875‡ |

‡ 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 Hu Zhengyan worth?

Across 68 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hu Zhengyan work is $2,347. The median Hu Zhengyan print sells for $1,925 across 22 lots. The median Hu Zhengyan work on paper sells for $2,248 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Hu Zhengyan print?

Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hu Zhengyan print is $1,925. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Hu Zhengyan's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Hu Zhengyan print is $4,679.

### What is the average price of a small Hu Zhengyan print?

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Hu Zhengyan print (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,662, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Hu Zhengyan's auction record?

Hu Zhengyan's auction record is $17,280, set in 2026.

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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, “Hu Zhengyan auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/hu-zhengyan-4 (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.