> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/zhang-chonghe · updated 2026-11-02

# Zhang Chonghe (1914–2015)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 198 auction results for Zhang Chonghe at 12 houses since 2010. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,898 including buyer’s premium (middle half $888–$4,304, n=76). The auction record is $45,521 for Two poems in Kaishu: Jiang Baishi 〈An Xiang〉 〈Shu Ying〉 (2020, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Two poems in Kaishu: Jiang Baishi 〈An Xiang〉 〈Shu Ying〉, 1984 | Ink on paper, fan leaf, framed | $45,521 | Sotheby's | Oct 2020 |
| 2 | Calligraphy in Regular Script, 1982 | Ink on paper | $37,500 | Bonhams | Sep 2015 |
| 3 | Calligraphy in Kaishu <Wang Jiangnan> | Ink on silk, framed | $35,327 | Sotheby's | Apr 2022 |
| 4 | Peony, 1987 | Ink and colour on paper, framed | $22,481 | Sotheby's | Apr 2022 |
| 5 | Landscape and Calligraphy, 1914 | Ink and colour on paper, folding fan | $17,728 | Bonhams | Nov 2016 |
| 6 | CALLIGRAPHY IN REGULAR SCRIPT | 臨寫王羲之蘭亭集序 | Ink on paper | $12,334 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Nov 2024 |
| 7 | Poems in Lishu | Ink on paper, fan leaf, framed | $10,438 | Sotheby's | Apr 2022 |
| 8 | Ni Yunlin Qi jue san shou, 2004 | Ink on paper, fan leaf, framed | $9,635 | Sotheby's | Apr 2022 |
| 9 | CALLIGRAPHY IN CURSIVE SCRIPT | 臨寫唐·褚遂良孟法師碑 | Ink on paper | $9,501 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Apr 2024 |
| 10 | CALLIGRAPHY IN CURSIVE SCRIPT | 臨寫孫過庭書譜 | Ink on paper | $8,888 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Apr 2024 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 13 | $3,343 |
| Works on paper | 101 | $3,089 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 28 | $3,367 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 75 | $2,313 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 198 results from 12 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Zhang Chonghe is a Chinese artist with 217 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $3,343. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Zhang Chonghe sold in 2026 for $6,294, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Zhang Chonghe work worth?

Across 198 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zhang Chonghe work is $3,343.

The median Zhang Chonghe work on paper sells for $3,371 across 144 lots.

The median Zhang Chonghe painting sells for $12,970 across 3 lots.

The median Zhang Chonghe print sells for $1,710 across 2 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Zhang Chonghe work on papers typically sell for $1,002–$6,355 (the middle half of 88 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Zhang Chonghe work on papers typically sell for $1,815–$5,678 (the middle half of 44 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $1,710‡ | $2,182‡ | — | 2023-03-27 |
| Paintings | 3 | $12,970‡ | $22,481 | — | 2023-02-10 |
| Works on Paper | 147 | $3,371‡ | $45,521 | 98% | 2026-10-07 |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | — | 2016-10-20 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 9 | $22,481‡ | $45,521 | — | 2023-12-12 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Zhang Chonghe's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $1,710. Paintings (3 lots) median $12,970, record $22,481. A typical Zhang Chonghe painting sells for around 7.6× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 9 lots) the median is $22,481.

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 88 | $1,002–$6,355‡ | $3,178‡ | $35,327 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 44 | $1,815–$5,678‡ | $3,445‡ | $45,521 |

‡ 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 | 2020 | $45,521 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $37,500 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $22,481 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $3,460‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $2,182‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $1,238‡ |

‡ 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 Chonghe worth?

Across 198 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zhang Chonghe work is $3,343. The median Zhang Chonghe work on paper sells for $3,371 across 144 lots. The median Zhang Chonghe painting sells for $12,970 across 3 lots. The median Zhang Chonghe print sells for $1,710 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Zhang Chonghe work on papers typically sell for $1,002–$6,355 (the middle half of 88 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Zhang Chonghe work on papers typically sell for $1,815–$5,678 (the middle half of 44 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Based on 144 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Zhang Chonghe work on paper is $3,371. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Zhang Chonghe work on paper is $45,521.

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

Based on 88 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Zhang Chonghe work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,178, 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 Chonghe work on paper?

Based on 44 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Zhang Chonghe work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,445, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Zhang Chonghe's auction record is $45,521, set in 2020.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Zhang Chonghe auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/zhang-chonghe (updated 2026-11-02).

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.