> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/zhang-enli · updated 2026-11-03

# Zhang Enli (b. 1965)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 79 auction results for Zhang Enli at 11 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.

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

| # | 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 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 18 | $162,890 |
| Paintings | 35 | $145,608 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 25 | $208,664 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 9 | $72,076 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 79 results from 11 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Zhang Enli is a Chinese artist with 90 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $181,333. 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.

**2 Zhang Enli works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Zhang Enli work worth?

Across 79 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zhang Enli work is $181,333.

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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Zhang Enli worth?

Across 79 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zhang Enli work is $181,333. 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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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Zhang Enli auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/zhang-enli (updated 2026-11-03).

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.