Pan Zuyin (1830–1890)
What is Pan Zuyin’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 81 auction results for Pan Zuyin at 17 houses since 1996. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,211 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,078–$5,638, n=11). The auction record is $20,000 for ALBUM OF LETTERS (2013, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ALBUM OF LETTERS | Ink on paper, album of sixty-two leaves | $20,000 | Sotheby's | Sep 2013 |
| 2 | 省过夜焚香 | 水墨纸本 | $19,915 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Oct 2015 |
| 3 | Calligraphy in Running-Cursive Script, 1830 | A set of eight hanging scrolls, ink on gold-flecked coloured paper | $17,564 | Christie's | Nov 2018 |
| 4 | Calligraphy | Ink on paper, hanging scroll | $13,706 | Sotheby's | Apr 2015 |
| 5 | Seven-character Calligraphic Couplet in Running Script, 1830 | A pair of hanging scrolls, ink on gold-flecked colour paper | $12,888 | Christie's | Oct 2005 |
| 6 | 行书“省过夜焚香”, 1875 | 水墨纸本 | $12,682 | China Guardian (中国嘉德) | May 2026 |
| 7 | Letters from Pan Zuyin to his uncle and Pan Zuqian (48 pages) | Ink on paper | $9,796 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2025 |
| 8 | CALLIGRAPHY COUPLET IN XINGSHU | Ink on gold-flecked red paper, pair of hanging scrolls | $8,060 | Sotheby's | Oct 2013 |
| 9 | ZHANG DE RONG CANG ZHANG ZHONG MING TA BEN | 纸本 | $7,931 | Xiling Yinshe Auction (西泠印社拍卖) | Jul 2024 |
| 10 | Orchid and Rock, 1835 | Ink and colour on paper, framed | $6,632 | Bonhams | Apr 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 13 | $4,835 |
| Other | 13 | $3,376 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $9,657 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 81 results from 17 houses · How we compute these figures
Pan Zuyin is a Chinese artist with 99 auction lots recorded since 1996, median price $3,488. 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 Pan Zuyin sold in 2026 for $12,682, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 81 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Pan Zuyin work is $3,488.
The median Pan Zuyin work on paper sells for $5,416 across 27 lots.
The median Pan Zuyin print sells for $6,294 across 1 lots.
The median Pan Zuyin painting sells for $6,632 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $6,294‡ | $6,294‡ | — | 2023-07-05 |
| Paintings | 1 | $6,632 | $6,632 | — | 2026-04-16 |
| Works on Paper | 27 | $5,416‡ | $24,538‡ | — | 2026-07-19 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $20,000‡ | $24,538‡ | — | 2015-10-25 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Pan Zuyin's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $6,294. Paintings (1 lots) median $6,632, record $6,632. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $20,000.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 15 | $1,858–$15,226‡ | $4,645‡ | $24,538‡ |
‡ 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 | $24,538‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $20,000 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $6,632 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $6,294‡ |
‡ 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 Pan Zuyin worth?
Across 81 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Pan Zuyin work is $3,488. The median Pan Zuyin work on paper sells for $5,416 across 27 lots. The median Pan Zuyin print sells for $6,294 across 1 lots. The median Pan Zuyin painting sells for $6,632 across 1 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 Pan Zuyin work on paper?
Based on 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Pan Zuyin work on paper is $5,416. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Pan Zuyin's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Pan Zuyin work on paper is $24,538. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a large Pan Zuyin work on paper?
Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Pan Zuyin work on paper (large (over 120 cm)) is $4,645, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Pan Zuyin's auction record?
Pan Zuyin's auction record is $24,538, set in 2013. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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