> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/zhang-bu · updated 2026-11-03

# Zhang Bu (b. 1934)

Zhang Bu is a Chinese artist with 80 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Zhang Bu auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/zhang-bu (updated 2026-11-03).

Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.