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

# Zhang Qian (1853–1926)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 34 auction results for Zhang Qian at 9 houses since 1996. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,295 including buyer’s premium (middle half $961–$2,236, n=5). The auction record is $8,492 for Visiting a Friend with a Stick (2025, 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 | Visiting a Friend with a Stick | Ink and color on silk | $8,492 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2025 |
| 2 | Ink rubbing from Zhang Qian Tablet | 纸本 册页（五十四开） | $6,226 | Xiling Yinshe Auction (西泠印社拍卖) | Jun 2009 |
| 3 | Han Zhang Qian Bei | Rubbing | $2,808 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2014 |
| 4 | Han Zhang Qian Bei, Han dynasty | Stela | $2,770 | Beijing Hanhai Auction (北京翰海拍卖) | May 2014 |
| 5 | 行书七言联 | Ink on paper | $2,236 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | May 2025 |
| 6 | Han Zhang Qian Bei Bing Bei Yin Ji E, 清晚期拓本 | 1册 | $1,295 | China Guardian (中国嘉德) | Nov 2025 |
| 7 | 行书七言联 | 水墨纸本 | $1,038 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jul 2016 |
| 8 | 行书七言联 | Ink on paper | $961 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Aug 2025 |
| 9 | 行书《春夜喜雨》、行草《赤壁赋》、行书《风翻墨浪走蛟龙》、行书周恩来诗句 | 水墨纸本 | $898 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Nov 2021 |
| 10 | Poem in Running Script, 1910 | Ink on paper, hanging scroll | $621 | Bonhams | May 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 7 | $1,295 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $929 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 34 results from 9 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Zhang Qian is a Chinese artist with 40 auction lots recorded since 1996, median price $2,236. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Zhang Qian sold in 2025 for $8,492, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Zhang Qian work worth?

Across 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zhang Qian work is $2,236.

The median Zhang Qian work on paper sells for $1,038 across 11 lots.

The median Zhang Qian print sells for $15,246 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 | 2 | $15,246‡ | $29,197‡ | — | 2025-11-23 |
| Works on Paper | 11 | $1,038‡ | $22,265‡ | — | 2026-05-13 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $914–$1,936‡ | $999‡ | $4,961‡ |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $29,197‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $22,265‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $8,492 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $1,295 |

‡ 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 Qian worth?

Across 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zhang Qian work is $2,236. The median Zhang Qian work on paper sells for $1,038 across 11 lots. The median Zhang Qian print sells for $15,246 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Zhang Qian work on paper?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Zhang Qian work on paper is $1,038. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Zhang Qian work on paper is $22,265. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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

Zhang Qian's auction record is $29,197, set in 2017. 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 Qian auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/zhang-qian-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.