> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/zhang-ling-2 · updated 2026-11-02

# Zhang Ling

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 14 auction results for Zhang Ling at 6 houses since 2009. Over the last 24 months the median price was $278 including buyer’s premium (middle half $195–$279, n=5). The auction record is $25,600 for Exchanging a White Goose for Calligraphy (2026, Bonhams). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Exchanging a White Goose for Calligraphy, Ming dynasty | Ink and color on paper | $25,600 | Bonhams | Sep 2026 |
| 2 | Ma Gu Xian Shou Tu | Ink on paper | $17,803 | China Zhonghongxin International Auction | Sep 2021 |
| 3 | Lan Xiang | 水墨绢本 | $5,540 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Nov 2017 |
| 4 | 张灵全手工制仿古壶 | Dragon Blood Sand (Longxuesha) Yixing Zisha clay | $279 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Nov 2025 |
| 5 | Pear-shaped teapot | Zunih clay (Zhu Ni) | $278 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Oct 2025 |
| 6 | Whispers of Spring | Oil on canvas | $195 | Lawsons Auctioneers | May 2025 |
| 7 | Whispers of Summer | Oil on canvas | $192 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Apr 2025 |




Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 14 results from 6 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Zhang Ling is a Chinese artist with 16 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $8,923. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Zhang Ling sold in 2026 for $25,600, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Zhang Ling work worth?

Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zhang Ling work is $8,923.

The median Zhang Ling painting sells for $17,803 across 5 lots.

The median Zhang Ling work on paper sells for $632,455 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 6 | $17,803‡ | $37,991‡ | 83.3% | 2025-05-14 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $632,455‡ | $1.3M‡ | 66.7% | 2021-12-04 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $1.3M‡ |
| Paintings | 2013 | $37,991‡ |
| Paintings | 2021 | $29,910‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $5,540 |

‡ 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 Ling worth?

Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zhang Ling work is $8,923. The median Zhang Ling painting sells for $17,803 across 5 lots. The median Zhang Ling work on paper sells for $632,455 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Zhang Ling's auction record is $1,259,370, set in 2021. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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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 Ling auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/zhang-ling-2 (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.