> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/shanxi-zheng-2 · updated 2026-11-03

# Zheng Shanxi (b. 1932)

## What is Zheng Shanxi’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 14 auction results for Zheng Shanxi at 4 houses since 2010. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,148 including buyer’s premium (middle half $993–$1,302, n=6). The auction record is $10,665 for Hanging Scroll (2010, Skinner (Bonhams Skinner)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hanging Scroll, 1990 | Ink and colors on paper | $10,665 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Jun 2010 |
| 2 | depiction of a tiger walking in woods, 1990 | Ink and colors on paper | $10,665 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Jun 2010 |
| 3 | Mountain Village, 1932 | Ink and colour on paper, hanging scroll | $2,779 | Bonhams | May 2026 |
| 4 | scene of two figures watching the waterfall, 1967 | Ink and light colors on paper | $1,896 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Jun 2010 |
| 5 | scene of two figures watching the waterfall, 1967 | Ink and light colors on paper | $1,896 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Jun 2010 |
| 6 | Legend of White Snake, 1928 | Colour | $1,312 | Bonhams | Nov 2025 |
| 7 | Mountain Landscape, 1928 | Ink and color on paper | $1,275 | Bonhams | Sep 2025 |
| 8 | Autumn Scene with Donkey, 1928 | Ink and color on paper | $1,020 | Bonhams | Sep 2025 |
| 9 | Cat in Play, 1928 | Cardboard | $984 | Bonhams | Nov 2025 |
| 10 | Calligraphy, 1969 & 1982, 1932 | Ink on paper, two hanging scrolls | $490 | Bonhams | May 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 8 | $1,896 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 9 | $1,312 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 14 results from 4 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Zheng Shanxi is a Chinese artist with 15 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $1,293. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Zheng Shanxi sold in 2026 for $2,779, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Zheng Shanxi work worth?

Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zheng Shanxi work is $1,293.

The median Zheng Shanxi work on paper sells for $1,896 across 10 lots.

The median Zheng Shanxi painting sells for $178 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 | 3 | $178 | $300 | — | 2023-09-12 |
| Works on Paper | 11 | $1,896‡ | $10,665 | 90.9% | 2026-05-13 |

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

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $1,166–$6,280 | $1,896 | $10,665 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $10,665 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $10,665 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $300 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $178 |

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 Zheng Shanxi worth?

Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zheng Shanxi work is $1,293. The median Zheng Shanxi work on paper sells for $1,896 across 10 lots. The median Zheng Shanxi painting sells for $178 across 3 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Zheng Shanxi work on paper?

Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Zheng Shanxi work on paper is $1,896. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Zheng Shanxi's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Zheng Shanxi work on paper is $10,665.

### What is Zheng Shanxi's auction record?

Zheng Shanxi's auction record is $10,665, set in 2010.

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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, “Zheng Shanxi auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/shanxi-zheng-2 (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.