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

# Zhang Daqian (1899–1983)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 6,805 auction results for Zhang Daqian at 62 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $11,378 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,114–$56,897, n=643). The auction record is $102,460,000 for Ancient Temples Amidst Clouds (2017, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Temples Amidst Clouds, 1899 | Ink | $102,460,000 | Christie's | May 2017 |
| 2 | Landscape after Wang Ximeng, 1947 | Ink and colour on silk, hanging scroll | $47,217,363 | Sotheby's | Apr 2022 |
| 3 | Pink Lotuses on Gold Screen, 1973 | Colour | $32,057,882 | Sotheby's | Apr 2023 |
| 4 | Mist at Dawn, 1968 | Splashed color on paper | $27,586,529 | Sotheby's | Oct 2021 |
| 5 | Autumn Mountains in Twilight, 1967 | Colour on paper | $25,520,843 | Sotheby's | Dec 2023 |
| 6 | Lotus and Mandarin Ducks, 1947 | Ink and colour on paper, hanging scroll | $24,566,468 | Sotheby's | May 2011 |
| 7 | THE FRAGRANCE OF LOTUS AFTER RAIN, 1975 | Ink and colour with gold outline on paper | $18,584,730 | Christie's | Oct 2004 |
| 8 | Verdant Mountains of Summer Spirit, 1968 | Splashed colour on paper, mounted on wooden panel | $11,007,945 | Sotheby's | Oct 2023 |
| 9 | Mist Clearing after the Rain Scroll, 1967 | Ink and colour on paper | $10,645,623 | Christie's | May 2006 |
| 10 | Red Robe Avalokiteshvara | Ink and colour on cloth, hanging scroll | $9,906,547 | Sotheby's | Apr 2024 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 1,644 | $80,586 |
| Paintings | 560 | $77,387 |
| Other | 804 | $23,059 |
| Photographs | 7 | $15,758 |
| Prints | 12 | $7,000 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 513 | $130,165 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 1,168 | $52,489 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 448 | $26,024 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 6,805 results from 62 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Zhang Daqian is a Chinese artist with 8,580 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $56,936. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Zhang Daqian sold in 2026 for $644,482, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**3 Zhang Daqian works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Zhang Daqian work worth?

Across 6,791 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zhang Daqian work is $56,936.

The median Zhang Daqian work on paper sells for $72,202 across 2,263 lots.

The median Zhang Daqian painting sells for $93,259 across 1,357 lots.

The median Zhang Daqian print sells for $1,657 across 54 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Zhang Daqian work on papers typically sell for $21,008–$186,298 (the middle half of 944 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Zhang Daqian paintings typically sell for $19,876–$266,554 (the middle half of 547 sold lots).

Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 56 | $1,657‡ | $71,648 | 96.4% | 2025-10-27 |
| Paintings | 1,432 | $93,259†‡ | $27.6M | 94.8% | 2026-09-17 |
| Works on Paper | 2,441 | $72,202†‡ | $209M | 92.7% | 2026-10-28 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 3 | $647,425 | $647,425 | — | 2022-12-02 |
| Photography | 28 | $8,203†‡ | $426,776 | 89.3% | 2025-06-09 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 1,984 | $311,606†‡ | $209M | — | 2026-10-07 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Zhang Daqian's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (56 lots) median $1,657 with 96.4% sell-through. Paintings (1,432 lots) median $93,259, record $27,586,529. A typical Zhang Daqian painting sells for around 56× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 1,984 lots) the median is $311,606.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $159–$1,657‡ | $887‡ | $9,375 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 22 | $798–$7,000‡ | $3,052‡ | $17,212‡ |

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

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 216 | $4,907–$81,604†‡ | $26,887†‡ | $762,322 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 547 | $19,876–$266,554†‡ | $92,639†‡ | $5.3M‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 171 | $182,558–$1.4M†‡ | $435,607†‡ | $27.6M |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 277 | $13,006–$106,230‡ | $35,629‡ | $1.5M |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 944 | $21,008–$186,298†‡ | $63,575†‡ | $6.1M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 507 | $27,580–$410,692†‡ | $84,209†‡ | $209M |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $2,294–$38,703‡ | $12,681‡ | $70,909 |

‡ 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 | 2021 | $209M |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $102M |
| Paintings | 2021 | $27.6M |
| Paintings | 2016 | $23.7M‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $647,425 |
| Photography | 2024 | $426,776 |
| Photography | 2021 | $93,284 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $71,648 |

‡ 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 Daqian worth?

Across 6,791 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zhang Daqian work is $56,936. The median Zhang Daqian work on paper sells for $72,202 across 2,263 lots. The median Zhang Daqian painting sells for $93,259 across 1,357 lots. The median Zhang Daqian print sells for $1,657 across 54 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Zhang Daqian work on papers typically sell for $21,008–$186,298 (the middle half of 944 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Zhang Daqian paintings typically sell for $19,876–$266,554 (the middle half of 547 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

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

Based on 2,263 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Zhang Daqian work on paper is $72,202. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Zhang Daqian work on paper is $209,100,000.

### What is the average price of a Zhang Daqian painting?

Based on 1,357 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Zhang Daqian painting is $93,259. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is Zhang Daqian's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Zhang Daqian painting is $27,586,529.

### What is the average price of a Zhang Daqian print?

Based on 54 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Zhang Daqian print is $1,657. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Zhang Daqian's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Zhang Daqian print is $71,648.

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

Based on 944 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Zhang Daqian work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $63,575, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is the average price of a medium Zhang Daqian painting?

Based on 547 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Zhang Daqian painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $92,639, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

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

Zhang Daqian's auction record is $209,100,000, set in 2021.

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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 Daqian auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/zhang-daqian (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.