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

# Zhang Ji

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 35 auction results for Zhang Ji at 12 houses since 2002. Over the last 24 months the median price was $6,649 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,119–$24,483, n=5). The auction record is $27,532 for Joker Dating a Worm Kid (2024, 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 | Joker Dating a Worm Kid, 2020 | Acrylic on canvas | $27,532 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2024 |
| 2 | Addictive Sight, 2021 | Acrylic paint | $24,483 | Phillips | Nov 2024 |
| 3 | Letters to Wang Boqun (two pieces) | Letters | $6,649 | Beijing Ginza Auction (北京银座拍卖) | Dec 2024 |
| 4 | 草书励志诗 | 水墨纸本 | $3,879 | China Guardian (中国嘉德) | May 2016 |
| 5 | 子母虎 | 设色纸本 | $2,251 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jul 2013 |
| 6 | Ink Lotus | Ink on satin | $1,740 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Feb 2023 |
| 7 | 草书七言诗 | 水墨纸本 | $1,627 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Aug 2012 |
| 8 | Lighting Red Dragon, 2020 | Acrylic on paper | $1,119 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2025 |
| 9 | Calligraphy in Xingshu, 1947 | Ink on paper, unframed, 1947 | $970 | Sotheby's | Dec 2021 |
| 10 | 草書《登百丈峰二首其一》 | Ink on paper | $847 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Nov 2023 |



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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $2,251 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 35 results from 12 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Zhang Ji is a Chinese artist with 48 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $2,113. 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 is recorded as sold in 2025 for $24,639; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Zhang Ji work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Zhang Ji work worth?

Across 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zhang Ji work is $2,113.

The median Zhang Ji work on paper sells for $1,627 across 13 lots.

The median Zhang Ji painting sells for $13,937 across 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 6 | $13,937‡ | $27,532 | — | 2025-06-07 |
| Works on Paper | 13 | $1,627‡ | $5,143‡ | — | 2025-12-16 |

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

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $847–$2,840‡ | $1,627‡ | $3,879 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $490–$2,238‡ | $1,740‡ | $5,143‡ |

‡ 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 | 2024 | $27,532 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $24,483 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $5,143‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $3,879 |

‡ 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 worth?

Across 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zhang Ji work is $2,113. The median Zhang Ji work on paper sells for $1,627 across 13 lots. The median Zhang Ji painting sells for $13,937 across 6 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 work on paper?

Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Zhang Ji work on paper is $1,627. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Zhang Ji work on paper is $5,143. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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

Zhang Ji's auction record is $31,510, set in 2024. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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