> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/zhang-kai-3 · updated 2026-11-01

# 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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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 Kai auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/zhang-kai-3 (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.