> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/zhang-cheng · updated 2026-11-01

# Zhang Cheng (1869–1938)

## What is Zhang Cheng’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 21 auction results for Zhang Cheng at 5 houses since 2000. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,655 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,403–$1,858, n=5). The auction record is $27,396 for MONKEYS; CALLIGRAPHY IN XINGSHU (2010, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MONKEYS; CALLIGRAPHY IN XINGSHU, 1930 | Ink and colour on paper; ink on paper, folding fan | $27,396 | Sotheby's | Oct 2010 |
| 2 | Longevity, 1869 | Ink | $17,702 | Christie's | May 2016 |
| 3 | Bodhidharma in Red Robe, 1932 | Ink and color on paper | $17,607 | Bonhams | Oct 2019 |
| 4 | SQUIRRELS AND GRAPEVINES, 1926 | Ink and colour on paper, hanging scroll | $12,901 | Sotheby's | Apr 2009 |
| 5 | Drifting by the Lotus, 1918 | Ink and colour on paper, hanging scroll | $12,900 | Sotheby's | Apr 2015 |
| 6 | Two Tigers by the Cliff, 1929 | Ink and colour on paper, framed | $10,797 | Sotheby's | Oct 2024 |
| 7 | Verdant Mountains, 1762 | Burlap | $8,750 | Christie's | Sep 2016 |
| 8 | Farm Animals, 1869 | Ink and colour on paper | $6,575 | Bonhams | Aug 2023 |
| 9 | PEONY AND FISH, 1915 | Ink and colour on paper, hanging scroll | $6,418 | Sotheby's | Apr 2008 |
| 10 | Landscape with Deers, 1919 | Ink and colour on paper | $5,574 | Bonhams | Nov 2025 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 14 | $4,979 |
| Paintings | 5 | $4,696 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $9,773 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 8 | $3,173 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 21 results from 5 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Zhang Cheng is a Chinese artist with 25 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $4,696. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Zhang Cheng sold in 2025 for $5,574, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Zhang Cheng work worth?

Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zhang Cheng work is $4,696.

The median Zhang Cheng work on paper sells for $5,574 across 19 lots.

The median Zhang Cheng painting sells for $1,074 across 2 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 | 3 | $1,074‡ | $1,299‡ | 66.7% | 2025-04-07 |
| Works on Paper | 21 | $5,574 | $27,396 | 90.5% | 2025-11-07 |

‡ 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) | 8 | $1,618–$4,461 | $3,173 | $6,575 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $6,368–$15,905 | $9,773 | $17,702 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $27,396 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $17,702 |
| Paintings | 2012 | $1,299‡ |
| Paintings | 2025 | $850 |

‡ 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 Cheng worth?

Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zhang Cheng work is $4,696. The median Zhang Cheng work on paper sells for $5,574 across 19 lots. The median Zhang Cheng painting sells for $1,074 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Zhang Cheng work on paper?

Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Zhang Cheng work on paper is $5,574.

### What is Zhang Cheng's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Zhang Cheng work on paper is $27,396.

### What is Zhang Cheng's auction record?

Zhang Cheng's auction record is $27,396, set in 2010.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Zhang Cheng auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/zhang-cheng (updated 2026-11-01).

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.