Zhang Bu (b. 1934)
Zhang Bu is a Chinese artist with 81 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $1,754. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Zhang Bu sold in 2026 for $1,956, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Zhang Bu on OpeningBid →What is a Zhang Bu work worth?
Across 58 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zhang Bu work is $1,754.
The median Zhang Bu painting sells for $1,475 across 27 lots.
The median Zhang Bu work on paper sells for $7,388 across 2 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Zhang Bu paintings typically sell for $1,048–$4,903 (the middle half of 22 sold lots).
Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 27 | $1,475‡ | $9,361‡ | — | 2025-12-23 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $7,388‡ | $14,639 | 50% | 2023-06-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $11,303‡ | $14,639 | — | 2018-11-19 |
‡ 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) | 22 | $1,048–$4,903‡ | $1,475‡ | $9,361‡ |
‡ 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 | 2003 | $14,639 |
| Paintings | 2014 | $9,361‡ |
| Paintings | 2014 | $9,361‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $138‡ |
‡ 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 Bu worth?
Across 58 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zhang Bu work is $1,754. The median Zhang Bu painting sells for $1,475 across 27 lots. The median Zhang Bu work on paper sells for $7,388 across 2 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Zhang Bu paintings typically sell for $1,048–$4,903 (the middle half of 22 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Zhang Bu painting?
Based on 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Zhang Bu painting is $1,475. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Zhang Bu's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Zhang Bu painting is $9,361. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium Zhang Bu painting?
Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Zhang Bu painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,475, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Zhang Bu's auction record?
Zhang Bu's auction record is $14,639, set in 2003.
See the full Zhang Bu record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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