Zhang Enli (b. 1965)
What is Zhang Enli’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 78 auction results for Zhang Enli at 10 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $99,203 including buyer’s premium (middle half $21,060–$130,528, n=10). The auction record is $5,326,232 for Girl (2016, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Girl, 1997 | Oil on canvas | $5,326,232 | Christie's | May 2016 |
| 2 | Travellers, 2003 | Acrylic on paper laid down on board | $2,884,587 | Christie's | Nov 2014 |
| 3 | Untitled, 2000 | Oil on canvas | $2,761,825 | Christie's | Nov 2015 |
| 4 | Smoker, 1997 | Oil on canvas | $799,880 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2021 |
| 5 | Old Man and Bird, 1994 | Oil on canvas laid on board | $681,363 | Sotheby's | Apr 2024 |
| 6 | Eating #4, 2000 | Oil on canvas | $626,103 | Phillips | May 2017 |
| 7 | 屠夫（五）, 2000 | — | $473,334 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Oct 2023 |
| 8 | Fire, 2013 | Oil on canvas | $451,845 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jul 2022 |
| 9 | 森林（2）, 2014 | — | $421,663 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Apr 2024 |
| 10 | Peeled Mosaic No. 1, 2011 | Oil on canvas | $405,779 | Sotheby's | Apr 2021 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 18 | $162,890 |
| Paintings | 34 | $149,829 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 24 | $225,951 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 9 | $72,076 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 78 results from 10 houses · How we compute these figures
Zhang Enli is a Chinese artist with 89 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $184,123. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Zhang Enli is recorded as sold in 2025 for $262,819; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 78 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zhang Enli work is $184,123.
The median Zhang Enli painting sells for $181,333 across 44 lots.
The median Zhang Enli work on paper sells for $9,845 across 1 lots.
The median Zhang Enli sculpture sells for $125,198 across 1 lots.
Large (over 120 cm) Zhang Enli paintings typically sell for $169,527–$428,812 (the middle half of 31 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 | 45 | $181,333‡ | $5.3M | 97.8% | 2026-09-30 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $9,845 | $9,845 | — | 2026-07-17 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $125,198‡ | $125,198‡ | — | 2025-06-08 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 58 | $247,657‡ | $5.3M | — | 2026-09-30 |
‡ 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) | 11 | $51,055–$86,020‡ | $72,414‡ | $145,608 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 31 | $169,527–$428,812‡ | $259,922‡ | $5.3M |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2016 | $5.3M |
| Paintings | 2014 | $2.9M |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $125,198‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $9,845 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Zhang Enli worth?
Across 78 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zhang Enli work is $184,123. The median Zhang Enli painting sells for $181,333 across 44 lots. The median Zhang Enli work on paper sells for $9,845 across 1 lots. The median Zhang Enli sculpture sells for $125,198 across 1 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Zhang Enli paintings typically sell for $169,527–$428,812 (the middle half of 31 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Zhang Enli painting?
Based on 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Zhang Enli painting is $181,333. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Zhang Enli's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Zhang Enli painting is $5,326,232.
What is the average price of a large Zhang Enli painting?
Based on 31 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Zhang Enli painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $259,922, 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 Enli painting?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Zhang Enli painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $72,414, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Zhang Enli's auction record?
Zhang Enli's auction record is $5,326,232, set in 2016.
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