Zeng Jianyong (b. 1971)
Zeng Jianyong is a Chinese artist with 98 auction lots recorded since 2011, median price $27,075. 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 Jianyong is recorded as sold in 2021 for $36,100; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 63 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zeng Jianyong work is $27,075.
The median Zeng Jianyong painting sells for $22,247 across 41 lots.
The median Zeng Jianyong work on paper sells for $91,827 across 10 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Zeng Jianyong paintings typically sell for $14,054–$29,845 (the middle half of 24 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 49 | $22,247†‡ | $188,732 | 83.7% | 2024-12-10 |
| Works on Paper | 11 | $91,827‡ | $587,891 | 90.9% | 2024-12-08 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 9 | $175,362† | $587,891 | — | 2018-09-21 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 24 | $14,054–$29,845†‡ | $20,381†‡ | $66,841‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 14 | $18,593–$60,200‡ | $27,386‡ | $188,732 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $587,891 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $400,000 |
| Paintings | 2013 | $188,732 |
| Paintings | 2015 | $148,044 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Zeng Jianyong worth?
Across 63 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zeng Jianyong work is $27,075. The median Zeng Jianyong painting sells for $22,247 across 41 lots. The median Zeng Jianyong work on paper sells for $91,827 across 10 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Zeng Jianyong paintings typically sell for $14,054–$29,845 (the middle half of 24 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 Jianyong painting?
Based on 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Zeng Jianyong painting is $22,247. 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 Jianyong's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Zeng Jianyong painting is $188,732.
What is the average price of a Zeng Jianyong work on paper?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Zeng Jianyong work on paper is $91,827. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Zeng Jianyong's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Zeng Jianyong work on paper is $587,891.
What is the average price of a medium Zeng Jianyong painting?
Based on 24 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Zeng Jianyong painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $20,381, 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 Zeng Jianyong painting?
Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Zeng Jianyong painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $27,386, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Zeng Jianyong's auction record?
Zeng Jianyong's auction record is $587,891, set in 2014.
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