Zheng Xie (1693–1765)
What is Zheng Xie’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 136 auction results for Zheng Xie at 17 houses since 1995. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,919 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,536–$6,321, n=9). The auction record is $681,090 for Orchid and Rock (2024, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orchid and Rock | Ink on paper, hanging scroll | $681,090 | Sotheby's | Apr 2024 |
| 2 | Bamboo and Stone | 镜片 (lens/glass/print/plate) | $525,065 | Duoyunxuan Auction (上海朵云轩拍卖) | Jul 2013 |
| 3 | Xin Huang Tu, 1755 | Ink on paper | $502,444 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Sep 2021 |
| 4 | Qing Fen You Yuan | Ink on paper | $254,351 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Oct 2020 |
| 5 | Book of Rites | Ink on paper, four albums | $220,580 | Sotheby's | Mar 2026 |
| 6 | Ink Bamboo | 水墨纸本 | $105,946 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Nov 2007 |
| 7 | Ink bamboo hanging scroll | 水墨纸本 | $80,668 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | May 2008 |
| 8 | 郑燮 行书五言 对联框 | Couplet frame | $67,968 | Duoyunxuan Auction (上海朵云轩拍卖) | Dec 2024 |
| 9 | Excerpt from the poem 'Daoqing' in running script, 1742 | Ink on paper | $52,757 | China Zhonghongxin International Auction | Dec 2020 |
| 10 | Bamboo and Stone | 水墨纸本 | $52,154 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2006 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 14 | $5,568 |
| Other | 15 | $5,228 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 9 | $18,900 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 12 | $2,163 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 136 results from 17 houses · How we compute these figures
Zheng Xie is a Chinese artist with 207 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $7,748. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Zheng Xie sold in 2026 for $220,580, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Zheng Xie on OpeningBid →What is a Zheng Xie work worth?
Across 135 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zheng Xie work is $7,748.
The median Zheng Xie work on paper sells for $20,549 across 71 lots.
The median Zheng Xie painting sells for $5,354 across 13 lots.
The median Zheng Xie print sells for $263,247 across 3 lots.
Large (over 120 cm) Zheng Xie work on papers typically sell for $5,204–$80,450 (the middle half of 38 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 | 3 | $263,247 | $525,065 | — | 2024-06-13 |
| Paintings | 16 | $5,354‡ | $502,444 | 81.3% | 2023-03-27 |
| Works on Paper | 82 | $20,549‡ | $1.4M‡ | 86.6% | 2026-09-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 18 | $356,187‡ | $1.4M‡ | — | 2026-03-27 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Zheng Xie's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $263,247. Paintings (16 lots) median $5,354, record $502,444. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 18 lots) the median is $356,187.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 16 | $3,123–$65,602‡ | $10,134‡ | $681,090 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 38 | $5,204–$80,450‡ | $31,721‡ | $1.4M‡ |
‡ 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 | 2010 | $1.4M‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $1.3M‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $525,065 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $502,444 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $125,425‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $1,430 |
‡ 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 Zheng Xie worth?
Across 135 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zheng Xie work is $7,748. The median Zheng Xie work on paper sells for $20,549 across 71 lots. The median Zheng Xie painting sells for $5,354 across 13 lots. The median Zheng Xie print sells for $263,247 across 3 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Zheng Xie work on papers typically sell for $5,204–$80,450 (the middle half of 38 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 Zheng Xie work on paper?
Based on 71 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Zheng Xie work on paper is $20,549. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Zheng Xie's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Zheng Xie work on paper is $1,424,958. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Zheng Xie painting?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Zheng Xie painting is $5,354. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Zheng Xie's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Zheng Xie painting is $502,444.
What is the average price of a large Zheng Xie work on paper?
Based on 38 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Zheng Xie work on paper (large (over 120 cm)) is $31,721, 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 medium Zheng Xie work on paper?
Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Zheng Xie work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $10,134, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Zheng Xie's auction record?
Zheng Xie's auction record is $1,424,958, set in 2010. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
See the full Zheng Xie record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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