Zhang Kai (b. 1985)
Zhang Kai is a Chinese artist with 48 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $15,923. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Zhang Kai 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.
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View Zhang Kai on OpeningBid →What is a Zhang Kai work worth?
Across 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zhang Kai work is $15,923.
The median Zhang Kai painting sells for $79,183 across 6 lots.
The median Zhang Kai work on paper sells for $95,006 across 2 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 | — | — | — | 2013-12-25 |
| Paintings | 8 | $79,183‡ | $420,885 | 75% | 2022-07-25 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $95,006‡ | $186,602‡ | — | 2018-05-21 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $152,663‡ | $420,885 | — | 2022-07-13 |
‡ 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) | 6 | $71,045–$109,912‡ | $79,183‡ | $420,885 |
‡ 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 | 2014 | $420,885 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $186,602‡ |
| Paintings | 2016 | $118,724 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $3,411‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Zhang Kai worth?
Across 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zhang Kai work is $15,923. The median Zhang Kai painting sells for $79,183 across 6 lots. The median Zhang Kai work on paper sells for $95,006 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Zhang Kai's auction record?
Zhang Kai's auction record is $420,885, set in 2014.
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