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

# Zhang Guang (1878–1970)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 142 auction results for Zhang Guang at 12 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $643 including buyer’s premium (middle half $375–$1,714, n=8). The auction record is $36,944 for 裙子图 (2012, Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 裙子图, 1998年作 | 设色纸本 | $36,944 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2012 |
| 2 | Jiangnan Chunmu Jingxin | 设色纸本 | $34,002 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Nov 2005 |
| 3 | 牧牛图, 1991 | Painting | $12,798 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Apr 2014 |
| 4 | Mu Niu Tu, 2005年作 | 设色纸本 | $10,933 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Mar 2006 |
| 5 | Yu Yan Hai Tang, 1947 | Hanging scroll | $10,232 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Oct 2019 |
| 6 | Jin Qiu Jing Xin | 设色纸本 | $10,202 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2015 |
| 7 | Jin Qiu Jing Xin | 设色纸本 | $9,203 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2014 |
| 8 | 相依图 | 设色纸本 | $8,872 | Beijing Rongbao Auction (北京荣宝拍卖) | Jun 2015 |
| 9 | Wang Wang Tu | — | $8,757 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Apr 2014 |
| 10 | Children Herding Cattle, 1990年作 | 设色纸本 | $6,885 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Mar 2009 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 24 | $3,116 |
| Paintings | 21 | $1,351 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $10,568 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 26 | $2,452 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $940 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 142 results from 12 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Zhang Guang is a Chinese artist with 187 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $4,917. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Zhang Guang is recorded as sold in 2025 for $10,306; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Zhang Guang work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

- [Zhang Guang on OpeningBid](https://www.openingbid.art/artist/zhang-guang?ref=kg:zhang-guang) — follow free in the OpeningBid app for sale alerts.

## What is a Zhang Guang work worth?

Across 142 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zhang Guang work is $4,917.

The median Zhang Guang painting sells for $4,338 across 62 lots.

The median Zhang Guang work on paper sells for $3,315 across 8 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Zhang Guang paintings typically sell for $1,341–$5,063 (the middle half of 36 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 | 63 | $4,338‡ | $36,944 | — | 2025-11-27 |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $3,315‡ | $7,292‡ | — | 2025-12-17 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $34,002‡ | $37,991‡ | — | 2013-12-03 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $820–$2,355‡ | $940‡ | $5,502‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 36 | $1,341–$5,063‡ | $3,339‡ | $24,538‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 14 | $8,172–$16,692‡ | $10,018‡ | $36,944 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $1,432–$5,130‡ | $2,392‡ | $6,270 |

‡ 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 | 2012 | $36,944 |
| Paintings | 2013 | $24,538‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $7,292‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $6,270 |

‡ 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 Guang worth?

Across 142 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zhang Guang work is $4,917. The median Zhang Guang painting sells for $4,338 across 62 lots. The median Zhang Guang work on paper sells for $3,315 across 8 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Zhang Guang paintings typically sell for $1,341–$5,063 (the middle half of 36 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Based on 62 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Zhang Guang painting is $4,338. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Zhang Guang painting is $36,944.

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

Based on 36 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Zhang Guang painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,339, 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 large Zhang Guang painting?

Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Zhang Guang painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $10,018, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Zhang Guang's auction record is $37,991, set in 2013. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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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 Guang auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/zhang-guang (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.