Li Zhang
Li Zhang is a Chinese artist with 60 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $43,947. 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 Li Zhang sold in 2016 for $48,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Li Zhang on OpeningBid →What is a Li Zhang work worth?
Across 53 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Li Zhang work is $43,947.
The median Li Zhang painting sells for $46,665 across 32 lots.
The median Li Zhang work on paper sells for $9,452 across 7 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Li Zhang paintings typically sell for $26,140–$71,330 (the middle half of 20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 34 | $46,665†‡ | $693,036‡ | 94.1% | 2025-12-06 |
| Works on Paper | 7 | $9,452†‡ | $48,000 | — | 2017-05-29 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $293,135‡ | $693,036‡ | — | 2014-11-30 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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) | 20 | $26,140–$71,330†‡ | $46,165†‡ | $205,953‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 | 2011 | $693,036‡ |
| Paintings | 2013 | $569,869‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $48,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $11,226 |
‡ 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 Li Zhang worth?
Across 53 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Li Zhang work is $43,947. The median Li Zhang painting sells for $46,665 across 32 lots. The median Li Zhang work on paper sells for $9,452 across 7 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Li Zhang paintings typically sell for $26,140–$71,330 (the middle half of 20 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 Li Zhang painting?
Based on 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Li Zhang painting is $46,665. 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 Li Zhang's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Li Zhang painting is $693,036. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium Li Zhang painting?
Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Li Zhang painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $46,165, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Li Zhang's auction record?
Li Zhang's auction record is $693,036, set in 2011. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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