Xiaogang Zhang (b. 1958)
What is Xiaogang Zhang’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 339 auction results for Xiaogang Zhang at 27 houses since 2001. Over the last 24 months the median price was $12,649 including buyer’s premium (middle half $892–$92,359, n=24). The auction record is $12,646,499 for Bloodline Series The Big Family No. 2 (2020, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bloodline Series The Big Family No. 2, 1995 | Oil paint | $12,646,499 | Christie's | Dec 2020 |
| 2 | Bloodline: Big Family No. 1, 1994 | Oil on canvas | $8,424,945 | Sotheby's | Oct 2011 |
| 3 | Bloodline: The Big Family, 1995 | Oil on canvas | $7,285,749 | Sotheby's | Apr 2011 |
| 4 | Bloodline Series: Mother with Three Sons (The Family Portrait), 1993 | Oil paint | $3,961,000 | Christie's | Nov 2007 |
| 5 | Bloodline: Big Family - Father and Son, 2001 | Oil paint | $3,683,131 | Christie's | May 2011 |
| 6 | Bloodline: Big family, no. 9, 1997 | Oil paint | $3,266,344 | Christie's | Dec 2021 |
| 7 | Bloodline: Mother and Son, 1993 | Oil paint | $2,266,864 | Christie's | May 2008 |
| 8 | Portrait with Grey Background, 1994 | Oil paint | $2,248,512 | Christie's | Nov 2014 |
| 9 | Bloodline: Big Family Series, 1996 | Oil paint | $2,051,552 | Christie's | May 2008 |
| 10 | Bloodline: Big Family No.8, 1996 | Oil paint | $1,910,381 | Christie's | Nov 2023 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 114 | $496,817 |
| Other | 29 | $195,671 |
| Prints | 93 | $4,838 |
| Works on paper | 12 | $1,958 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 75 | $491,410 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 41 | $48,389 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 106 | $21,431 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 339 results from 27 houses · How we compute these figures
Xiaogang Zhang is a Chinese artist with 392 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $51,052. 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 Xiaogang Zhang sold in 2026 for $856,236, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Xiaogang Zhang on OpeningBid →What is a Xiaogang Zhang work worth?
Across 339 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Xiaogang Zhang work is $51,052.
The median Xiaogang Zhang print sells for $3,636 across 154 lots.
The median Xiaogang Zhang painting sells for $484,003 across 138 lots.
The median Xiaogang Zhang work on paper sells for $95,039 across 16 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Xiaogang Zhang prints typically sell for $1,517–$7,708 (the middle half of 92 sold lots).
Large (over 120 cm) Xiaogang Zhang paintings typically sell for $443,767–$1,335,376 (the middle half of 62 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 178 | $3,636†‡ | $241,774 | 86.5% | 2026-07-30 |
| Paintings | 150 | $484,003‡ | $26.4M | 92% | 2025-12-10 |
| Works on Paper | 16 | $95,039 | $327,182 | — | 2026-03-28 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 5 | $51,921†‡ | $121,480† | — | 2026-02-27 |
| Photography | 3 | $25,000 | $40,625 | — | 2011-03-09 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 154 | $476,743†‡ | $26.4M | — | 2026-03-29 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Xiaogang Zhang's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (178 lots) median $3,636 with 86.5% sell-through. Paintings (150 lots) median $484,003, record $26,420,000. A typical Xiaogang Zhang painting sells for around 133× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 154 lots) the median is $476,743.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 26 | $668–$5,110†‡ | $872†‡ | $54,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 92 | $1,517–$7,708†‡ | $3,193†‡ | $144,966‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 21 | $5,155–$9,505‡ | $5,901‡ | $15,467 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 21 | $127,460–$286,232‡ | $222,985‡ | $681,958 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 40 | $225,653–$914,413‡ | $460,512‡ | $2.2M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 62 | $443,767–$1.3M‡ | $713,737‡ | $26.4M |
‡ 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 | $3,735–$235,402 | $52,678 | $309,493 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $34,760–$219,280 | $129,638 | $327,182 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2008 | $26.4M |
| Paintings | 2020 | $12.6M |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $327,182 |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $309,493 |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $241,774 |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $144,966‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $121,480† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $91,554‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 Xiaogang Zhang worth?
Across 339 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Xiaogang Zhang work is $51,052. The median Xiaogang Zhang print sells for $3,636 across 154 lots. The median Xiaogang Zhang painting sells for $484,003 across 138 lots. The median Xiaogang Zhang work on paper sells for $95,039 across 16 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Xiaogang Zhang prints typically sell for $1,517–$7,708 (the middle half of 92 sold lots). Large (over 120 cm) Xiaogang Zhang paintings typically sell for $443,767–$1,335,376 (the middle half of 62 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 Xiaogang Zhang print?
Based on 154 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Xiaogang Zhang print is $3,636. 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 Xiaogang Zhang's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Xiaogang Zhang print is $241,774.
What is the average price of a Xiaogang Zhang painting?
Based on 138 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Xiaogang Zhang painting is $484,003. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Xiaogang Zhang's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Xiaogang Zhang painting is $26,420,000.
What is the average price of a Xiaogang Zhang work on paper?
Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Xiaogang Zhang work on paper is $95,039.
What is Xiaogang Zhang's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Xiaogang Zhang work on paper is $327,182.
What is the average price of a medium Xiaogang Zhang print?
Based on 92 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Xiaogang Zhang print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,193, 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 the average price of a large Xiaogang Zhang painting?
Based on 62 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Xiaogang Zhang painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $713,737, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Xiaogang Zhang's auction record?
Xiaogang Zhang's auction record is $26,420,000, set in 2008.
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