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

# Zhang Ji'an

## What is Zhang Ji'an’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 273 auction results for Zhang Ji'an at 22 houses since 1999. Over the last 24 months the median price was $194 including buyer’s premium (middle half $192–$215, n=47). The auction record is $2,033,071 for Winter in Tiananmen (2008, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Winter in Tiananmen, 2005 | Oil on canvas | $2,033,071 | Christie's | May 2008 |
| 2 | Untitled, 2004 | Oil on canvas | $196,653 | Christie's | May 2005 |
| 3 | 幽闭, 2000 | — | $122,840 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Apr 2015 |
| 4 | 仕女 镜心 | 设色纸本 | $47,854 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2014 |
| 5 | Excerpt of 'Yue Jiang Lou Ji' in running script | 水墨纸本 | $38,787 | China Guardian (中国嘉德) | May 2016 |
| 6 | Guoqing, 2005年作 | 布面 油画 | $35,514 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | May 2008 |
| 7 | Portrait | 设色纸本 | $28,310 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2013 |
| 8 | 章鉴 （传） 粉彩双马盘 | Double horse dish | $26,271 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2016 |
| 9 | Memory, 1998 | Oil on canvas | $23,989 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2025 |
| 10 | 世与新说 | Hanging scroll | $17,993 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Apr 2019 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 9 | $15,103 |
| Other | 72 | $215 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 5 | $15,103 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 22 | $7,496 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $1,112 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 273 results from 22 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Zhang Ji'an is a Chinese artist with 329 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $5,506. 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 Ji'an sold in 2026 for $6,793, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Zhang Ji'an work worth?

Across 273 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zhang Ji'an work is $5,506.

The median Zhang Ji'an work on paper sells for $5,640 across 58 lots.

The median Zhang Ji'an painting sells for $25,783 across 38 lots.

The median Zhang Ji'an photograph sells for $20,351 across 1 lots.

Large (over 120 cm) Zhang Ji'an work on papers typically sell for $2,461–$10,202 (the middle half of 45 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 | 1 | $1,112 | $1,112 | — | 2024-06-13 |
| Paintings | 38 | $25,783‡ | $2M | — | 2026-07-17 |
| Works on Paper | 59 | $5,640‡ | $64,359‡ | — | 2026-07-20 |
| Photography | 1 | $20,351‡ | $20,351‡ | — | 2017-06-05 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 9 | $129,200‡ | $2M | — | 2015-04-06 |

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

Zhang Ji'an's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $1,112. Paintings (38 lots) median $25,783, record $2,033,071. A typical Zhang Ji'an painting sells for around 23× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 9 lots) the median is $129,200.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 16 | $10,246–$46,724‡ | $24,697‡ | $174,760‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 19 | $13,864–$32,890‡ | $26,379‡ | $2M |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 45 | $2,461–$10,202‡ | $6,759‡ | $64,359‡ |

‡ 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 | 2008 | $2M |
| Paintings | 2005 | $196,653 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $64,359‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $38,787 |
| Photography | 2017 | $20,351‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $1,112 |

‡ 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 Ji'an worth?

Across 273 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zhang Ji'an work is $5,506. The median Zhang Ji'an work on paper sells for $5,640 across 58 lots. The median Zhang Ji'an painting sells for $25,783 across 38 lots. The median Zhang Ji'an photograph sells for $20,351 across 1 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Zhang Ji'an work on papers typically sell for $2,461–$10,202 (the middle half of 45 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 Ji'an work on paper?

Based on 58 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Zhang Ji'an work on paper is $5,640. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Zhang Ji'an work on paper is $64,359. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a Zhang Ji'an painting?

Based on 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Zhang Ji'an painting is $25,783. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Zhang Ji'an's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Zhang Ji'an painting is $2,033,071.

### What is the average price of a large Zhang Ji'an work on paper?

Based on 45 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Zhang Ji'an work on paper (large (over 120 cm)) is $6,759, 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 Ji'an painting?

Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Zhang Ji'an painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $26,379, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Zhang Ji'an's auction record?

Zhang Ji'an's auction record is $2,033,071, set in 2008.

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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 Ji'an auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/zhang-ji-an (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.