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# Zhang Gunian (1906–1987)

Zhang Gunian is a Chinese artist with 51 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $1,596. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Zhang Gunian is recorded as sold in 2016 for $4,328; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Zhang Gunian work worth?

Across 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zhang Gunian work is $1,596.

The median Zhang Gunian painting sells for $1,778 across 6 lots.

The median Zhang Gunian work on paper sells for $1,778 across 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | — | — | — | 2011-12-14 |
| Paintings | 6 | $1,778‡ | $4,328‡ | — | 2021-09-27 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $1,778 | $6,752 | — | 2013-12-23 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $6,752 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $4,328‡ |
| Paintings | 2010 | $2,963 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $1,778 |

‡ 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 Gunian worth?

Across 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zhang Gunian work is $1,596. The median Zhang Gunian painting sells for $1,778 across 6 lots. The median Zhang Gunian work on paper sells for $1,778 across 4 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Zhang Gunian's auction record is $9,264, set in 2014. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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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 Gunian auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/zhang-gunian (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.