Zeng Fanzhi (b. 1964)
Zeng Fanzhi is a Chinese artist with 155 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $680,465. 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 Zeng Fanzhi is recorded as sold in 2025 for $2,003,994; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Zeng Fanzhi on OpeningBid →What is a Zeng Fanzhi work worth?
Across 138 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zeng Fanzhi work is $680,465.
The median Zeng Fanzhi painting sells for $1,039,487 across 97 lots.
The median Zeng Fanzhi print sells for $96,344 across 14 lots.
The median Zeng Fanzhi work on paper sells for $1,380,114 across 4 lots.
Large (over 120 cm) Zeng Fanzhi paintings typically sell for $488,006–$2,240,164 (the middle half of 56 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Zeng Fanzhi paintings typically sell for $136,466–$1,256,258 (the middle half of 32 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 | 14 | $96,344‡ | $451,592 | — | 2020-01-03 |
| Paintings | 101 | $1M†‡ | $11.4M | 96% | 2025-03-29 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $1.4M | $2.2M | — | 2011-11-27 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $239,116†‡ | $472,264‡ | — | 2022-06-12 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 117 | $985,292†‡ | $12M | — | 2025-12-16 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Zeng Fanzhi's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (14 lots) median $96,344. Paintings (101 lots) median $1,039,487, record $11,350,222. A typical Zeng Fanzhi painting sells for around 11× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 117 lots) the median is $985,292.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $74,728–$147,310‡ | $111,033‡ | $451,592 |
‡ 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) | 5 | $914,532–$3.5M‡ | $1.1M‡ | $4.5M |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 32 | $136,466–$1.3M‡ | $284,614‡ | $11.4M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 56 | $488,006–$2.2M†‡ | $1.2M†‡ | $9.3M |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2014 | $11.4M |
| Paintings | 2008 | $9.3M |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $2.2M |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $1.8M |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $472,264‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2005 | $451,592 |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $213,860 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $5,967† |
† 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 Zeng Fanzhi worth?
Across 138 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zeng Fanzhi work is $680,465. The median Zeng Fanzhi painting sells for $1,039,487 across 97 lots. The median Zeng Fanzhi print sells for $96,344 across 14 lots. The median Zeng Fanzhi work on paper sells for $1,380,114 across 4 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Zeng Fanzhi paintings typically sell for $488,006–$2,240,164 (the middle half of 56 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Zeng Fanzhi paintings typically sell for $136,466–$1,256,258 (the middle half of 32 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 Zeng Fanzhi painting?
Based on 97 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Zeng Fanzhi painting is $1,039,487. 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 Zeng Fanzhi's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Zeng Fanzhi painting is $11,350,222.
What is the average price of a Zeng Fanzhi print?
Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Zeng Fanzhi print is $96,344. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Zeng Fanzhi's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Zeng Fanzhi print is $451,592.
What is the average price of a large Zeng Fanzhi painting?
Based on 56 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Zeng Fanzhi painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $1,165,916, 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 medium Zeng Fanzhi painting?
Based on 32 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Zeng Fanzhi painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $284,614, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Zeng Fanzhi's auction record?
Zeng Fanzhi's auction record is $12,039,633, set in 2017.
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