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

# Zhang Chongren (1907–1998)

Zhang Chongren is a Chinese artist with 42 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $3,221. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Zhang Chongren sold in 2017 for $528,703, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Zhang Chongren work worth?

Across 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zhang Chongren work is $3,221.

The median Zhang Chongren work on paper sells for $2,492 across 5 lots.

The median Zhang Chongren painting sells for $45,568 across 3 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 | $45,568 | $90,635 | — | 2017-10-02 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $2,492‡ | $5,370‡ | — | 2026-01-24 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2017 | $90,635 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $5,370‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $3,221‡ |
| Paintings | 2017 | $500 |

‡ 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 Chongren worth?

Across 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zhang Chongren work is $3,221. The median Zhang Chongren work on paper sells for $2,492 across 5 lots. The median Zhang Chongren painting sells for $45,568 across 3 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Zhang Chongren's auction record is $528,703, set in 2017.

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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 Chongren auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/zhang-chongren (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.