> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/sima-zhong · updated 2026-11-01

# Sima Zhong

Sima Zhong is a Chinese artist with 39 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $743. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Sima Zhong sold in 2025 for $817, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Sima Zhong work worth?

Across 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sima Zhong work is $743.

The median Sima Zhong work on paper sells for $1,936 across 2 lots.

The median Sima Zhong painting sells for $337 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2 | $337‡ | $555 | — | 2015-04-26 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $1,936 | $3,222 | — | 2025-11-27 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $3,222 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $650 |
| Paintings | 2015 | $555 |
| Paintings | 2015 | $120‡ |

‡ 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 Sima Zhong worth?

Across 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sima Zhong work is $743. The median Sima Zhong work on paper sells for $1,936 across 2 lots. The median Sima Zhong painting sells for $337 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Sima Zhong's auction record?

Sima Zhong's auction record is $6,293, set in 2016. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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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, “Sima Zhong auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/sima-zhong (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.