> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ouyang-zhongshi · updated 2026-11-03

# Ouyang Zhongshi (1928–2020)

## What is Ouyang Zhongshi’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 349 auction results for Ouyang Zhongshi at 14 houses since 2009. Over the last 24 months the median price was $681 including buyer’s premium (middle half $402–$1,275, n=62). The auction record is $34,625 for 沁园春·雪 (2017, Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 沁园春·雪 | 水墨纸本 | $34,625 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Nov 2017 |
| 2 | 行书《卜算子·咏梅》 | 水墨纸本 | $33,415 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Apr 2015 |
| 3 | 录自作诗, 1993年作 | 水墨纸本 | $20,246 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2014 |
| 4 | Running Script Calligraphy: Birthday Poem | Ink on paper | $18,662 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jul 2026 |
| 5 | Running Script Calligraphy: Seven-Character Couplet | Ink on paper | $16,965 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jul 2026 |
| 6 | 行书《泰山颂》, 2005年作 | 水墨纸本 | $14,287 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2018 |
| 7 | Five-Character Calligraphy Couplet in Running Script | Ink on golden-flecked paper | $12,798 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2025 |
| 8 | 欧阳中石 行书对屏 镜心 | 行书对屏 (Running script pair screen) | $12,284 | Beijing Ginza Auction (北京银座拍卖) | Jan 2022 |
| 9 | Birthday Greeting Poem | Ink on paper | $11,027 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jul 2026 |
| 10 | 荀子劝学句 | Ink on paper | $10,355 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jul 2023 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 59 | $3,165 |
| Works on paper | 57 | $817 |
| Paintings | 8 | $444 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 40 | $2,650 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 70 | $1,256 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 349 results from 14 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Ouyang Zhongshi is a Chinese artist with 473 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $3,141. 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 Ouyang Zhongshi sold in 2026 for $11,027, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Ouyang Zhongshi work worth?

Across 349 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ouyang Zhongshi work is $3,141.

The median Ouyang Zhongshi work on paper sells for $3,306 across 236 lots.

The median Ouyang Zhongshi painting sells for $498 across 12 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Ouyang Zhongshi work on papers typically sell for $867–$4,621 (the middle half of 124 sold lots).

Large (over 120 cm) Ouyang Zhongshi work on papers typically sell for $1,200–$15,493 (the middle half of 92 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 | 12 | $498‡ | $36,677‡ | — | 2026-04-27 |
| Works on Paper | 238 | $3,306‡ | $275,512‡ | — | 2026-09-17 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 16 | $35,651‡ | $275,512‡ | — | 2021-12-09 |

‡ 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) | 8 | $291–$2,272‡ | $492‡ | $8,280‡ |

‡ 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) | 124 | $867–$4,621‡ | $2,296‡ | $26,594‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 92 | $1,200–$15,493‡ | $6,422‡ | $275,512‡ |

‡ 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 | 2014 | $275,512‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $168,253‡ |
| Paintings | 2015 | $36,677‡ |
| Paintings | 2016 | $8,280‡ |

‡ 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 Ouyang Zhongshi worth?

Across 349 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ouyang Zhongshi work is $3,141. The median Ouyang Zhongshi work on paper sells for $3,306 across 236 lots. The median Ouyang Zhongshi painting sells for $498 across 12 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Ouyang Zhongshi work on papers typically sell for $867–$4,621 (the middle half of 124 sold lots). Large (over 120 cm) Ouyang Zhongshi work on papers typically sell for $1,200–$15,493 (the middle half of 92 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 Ouyang Zhongshi work on paper?

Based on 236 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ouyang Zhongshi work on paper is $3,306. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Ouyang Zhongshi's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ouyang Zhongshi work on paper is $275,512. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a Ouyang Zhongshi painting?

Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ouyang Zhongshi painting is $498. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Ouyang Zhongshi's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ouyang Zhongshi painting is $36,677. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a medium Ouyang Zhongshi work on paper?

Based on 124 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Ouyang Zhongshi work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,296, 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 large Ouyang Zhongshi work on paper?

Based on 92 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Ouyang Zhongshi work on paper (large (over 120 cm)) is $6,422, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Ouyang Zhongshi's auction record?

Ouyang Zhongshi's auction record is $275,512, set in 2014. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Ouyang Zhongshi auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ouyang-zhongshi (updated 2026-11-03).

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.