Zhang Boying (1871–1949)
What is Zhang Boying’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 195 auction results for Zhang Boying at 17 houses since 2002. Over the last 24 months the median price was $487 including buyer’s premium (middle half $320–$1,823, n=11). The auction record is $39,561 for 张伯英 庚辰（1940）年作 行书 立轴 (2024, Duoyunxuan Auction (上海朵云轩拍卖)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 张伯英 庚辰（1940）年作 行书 立轴, 1940 | Hanging scroll, running script | $39,561 | Duoyunxuan Auction (上海朵云轩拍卖) | Jun 2024 |
| 2 | 楷书“古今书府” | 镜片 | $25,290 | Duoyunxuan Auction (上海朵云轩拍卖) | Dec 2024 |
| 3 | Two types of 'Youshui Shufan' (Calligraphy Models of Wang Xizhi) with Zhang Boying's inscriptions | Inscriptions on calligraphy models | $18,052 | Guangzhou Huayi International Auction (Holly's) | Dec 2021 |
| 4 | 张伯英 行书八言联 立轴 | Hanging scroll | $12,682 | Beijing Ginza Auction (北京银座拍卖) | Jun 2024 |
| 5 | 楷书七言联 | Ink on paper | $12,468 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jul 2023 |
| 6 | 张伯英 楷书七言联 对联 | 水墨纸本 | $9,855 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2015 |
| 7 | 魏碑七言联 | Ink on paper | $8,627 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2021 |
| 8 | 张伯英 1943年作 书法 立轴, 1943年作 | 水墨纸本 | $4,921 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2009 |
| 9 | 行书《秘阁续帖》, 1940年作 | 水墨纸本 | $4,838 | Beijing Rongbao Auction (北京荣宝拍卖) | Mar 2015 |
| 10 | 行楷七言联 （二轴） | Calligraphy scroll | $4,538 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2011 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 20 | $3,319 |
| Works on paper | 17 | $1,255 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 13 | $2,460 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 12 | $1,136 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 195 results from 17 houses · How we compute these figures
Zhang Boying is a Chinese artist with 259 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $3,254. 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 Zhang Boying is recorded as sold in 2025 for $6,784; 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 Zhang Boying on OpeningBid →What is a Zhang Boying work worth?
Across 195 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zhang Boying work is $3,254.
The median Zhang Boying work on paper sells for $3,341 across 93 lots.
The median Zhang Boying painting sells for $1,994 across 5 lots.
Large (over 120 cm) Zhang Boying work on papers typically sell for $1,311–$9,855 (the middle half of 41 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Zhang Boying work on papers typically sell for $1,397–$7,086 (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 | 5 | $1,994†‡ | $8,985‡ | — | 2025-12-16 |
| Works on Paper | 95 | $3,341‡ | $155,689‡ | 97.9% | 2026-04-28 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $40,480‡ | $155,689‡ | — | 2025-06-09 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 24 | $1,397–$7,086‡ | $3,668‡ | $11,527‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 41 | $1,311–$9,855‡ | $4,921‡ | $155,689‡ |
‡ 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 | 2023 | $155,689‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $41,400‡ |
| Paintings | 2014 | $8,985‡ |
| Paintings | 2016 | $2,500† |
† 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 Zhang Boying worth?
Across 195 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zhang Boying work is $3,254. The median Zhang Boying work on paper sells for $3,341 across 93 lots. The median Zhang Boying painting sells for $1,994 across 5 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Zhang Boying work on papers typically sell for $1,311–$9,855 (the middle half of 41 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Zhang Boying work on papers typically sell for $1,397–$7,086 (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 Zhang Boying work on paper?
Based on 93 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Zhang Boying work on paper is $3,341. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Zhang Boying's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Zhang Boying work on paper is $155,689. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a large Zhang Boying work on paper?
Based on 41 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Zhang Boying work on paper (large (over 120 cm)) is $4,921, 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 Zhang Boying work on paper?
Based on 24 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Zhang Boying work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,668, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Zhang Boying's auction record?
Zhang Boying's auction record is $155,689, set in 2023. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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