Jiang Zhaohe (1904–1986)
What is Jiang Zhaohe’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 176 auction results for Jiang Zhaohe at 16 houses since 1999. Over the last 24 months the median price was $4,714 including buyer’s premium (middle half $824–$17,924, n=19). The auction record is $2,788,596 for 中国人民从此站立起来了 (2009, China Guardian (中国嘉德)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 中国人民从此站立起来了, 1949 | 设色纸本 | $2,788,596 | China Guardian (中国嘉德) | Nov 2009 |
| 2 | HARMONY OF STRINGS, 1939 | Ink on paper, hanging scroll | $963,231 | Sotheby's | Apr 2013 |
| 3 | Selling Peanuts, 1937年作 | 水墨纸本 | $717,833 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2015 |
| 4 | Old Couple, 1904 | Ink | $701,018 | Christie's | May 2018 |
| 5 | Happy New Year, 1904 | Ink | $604,506 | Christie's | Jul 2020 |
| 6 | STREET SINGERS | Ink and colour on paper, hanging scroll | $449,635 | Sotheby's | Oct 2007 |
| 7 | Old Man, 1904 | Ink | $274,189 | Christie's | Jul 2020 |
| 8 | BOY WITH DRAGONFLY | Ink and colour on paper, framed | $203,406 | Sotheby's | Oct 2008 |
| 9 | PEANUT SELLER, 1937 | Ink on paper, hanging scroll | $201,207 | Sotheby's | Apr 2008 |
| 10 | Flower Girl, 1937 | Ink on paper, hanging scroll | $196,319 | Sotheby's | Apr 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 32 | $74,136 |
| Other | 21 | $15,104 |
| Paintings | 8 | $3,613 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 31 | $25,110 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $1,971 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 176 results from 16 houses · How we compute these figures
Jiang Zhaohe is a Chinese artist with 252 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $27,357. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Jiang Zhaohe sold in 2025 for $140,779, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 176 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jiang Zhaohe work is $27,357.
The median Jiang Zhaohe work on paper sells for $60,535 across 45 lots.
The median Jiang Zhaohe painting sells for $19,089 across 40 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Jiang Zhaohe paintings typically sell for $10,491–$90,339 (the middle half of 24 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Jiang Zhaohe work on papers typically sell for $31,761–$218,834 (the middle half of 24 sold lots).
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 44 | $19,089‡ | $542,841‡ | 90.9% | 2026-09-16 |
| Works on Paper | 50 | $60,535†‡ | $963,231 | 90% | 2026-10-28 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 38 | $202,306‡ | $2.8M | — | 2025-06-08 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $6,235–$24,152‡ | $14,590‡ | $118,491‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 24 | $10,491–$90,339‡ | $22,467‡ | $542,841‡ |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $1,225–$49,990‡ | $10,163‡ | $68,284 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 24 | $31,761–$218,834†‡ | $71,868†‡ | $717,833 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 | 2013 | $963,231 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $717,833 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $542,841‡ |
| Paintings | 2019 | $479,066‡ |
‡ 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 Jiang Zhaohe worth?
Across 176 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jiang Zhaohe work is $27,357. The median Jiang Zhaohe work on paper sells for $60,535 across 45 lots. The median Jiang Zhaohe painting sells for $19,089 across 40 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Jiang Zhaohe paintings typically sell for $10,491–$90,339 (the middle half of 24 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Jiang Zhaohe work on papers typically sell for $31,761–$218,834 (the middle half of 24 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Jiang Zhaohe work on paper?
Based on 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jiang Zhaohe work on paper is $60,535. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Jiang Zhaohe's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jiang Zhaohe work on paper is $963,231.
What is the average price of a Jiang Zhaohe painting?
Based on 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jiang Zhaohe painting is $19,089. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Jiang Zhaohe's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jiang Zhaohe painting is $542,841. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium Jiang Zhaohe painting?
Based on 24 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Jiang Zhaohe painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $22,467, 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 Jiang Zhaohe work on paper?
Based on 24 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Jiang Zhaohe work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $71,868, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Jiang Zhaohe's auction record?
Jiang Zhaohe's auction record is $2,788,596, set in 2009.
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