Zhang Renjie (1877–1950)
What is Zhang Renjie’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 26 auction results for Zhang Renjie at 5 houses since 1995. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,633 including buyer’s premium (middle half $170–$2,055, n=5). The auction record is $25,789 for Calligraphy Couplet in Xingshu (2014, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Calligraphy Couplet in Xingshu | Ink on paper, pair of hanging scrolls | $25,789 | Sotheby's | Apr 2014 |
| 2 | 行书五言联, 1859年作 | 水墨纸本 | $16,742 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Apr 2011 |
| 3 | 行书五言 对联片 (Running script five-character couplet sheets for Tong Dide) | Calligraphy on paper | $11,065 | Duoyunxuan Auction (上海朵云轩拍卖) | Dec 2024 |
| 4 | 行书 镜心, 1932 | 行书 镜心 | $2,055 | Duoyunxuan Auction (上海朵云轩拍卖) | Dec 2024 |
| 5 | 张人杰 书法 | Ink on paper | $1,698 | China Zhonghongxin International Auction | Jul 2021 |
| 6 | 今是居 | Ink on paper | $1,633 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2025 |
| 7 | 张人杰 隶书四言 对联片 | 隶书四言 对联片 | $320 | Duoyunxuan Auction (上海朵云轩拍卖) | Mar 2024 |
| 8 | 张人杰草书五言联为郑彦棻祝词, 民国写本 | 水墨纸本 | $170 | China Zhonghongxin International Auction | Jun 2026 |
| 9 | 行书五言联 | Ink on paper | $166 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Feb 2026 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 26 results from 5 houses · How we compute these figures
Zhang Renjie is a Chinese artist with 33 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $1,633. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Zhang Renjie sold in 2025 for $1,633, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zhang Renjie work is $1,633.
The median Zhang Renjie work on paper sells for $1,633 across 13 lots.
The median Zhang Renjie painting sells for $1,698 across 1 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 | 1 | $1,698 | $1,698 | — | 2021-07-09 |
| Works on Paper | 13 | $1,633‡ | $39,046 | — | 2026-06-10 |
‡ 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) | 8 | $455–$19,609‡ | $1,234‡ | $39,046 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $39,046 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $28,208 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $1,698 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Zhang Renjie worth?
Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zhang Renjie work is $1,633. The median Zhang Renjie work on paper sells for $1,633 across 13 lots. The median Zhang Renjie painting sells for $1,698 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Zhang Renjie work on paper?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Zhang Renjie work on paper is $1,633. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Zhang Renjie's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Zhang Renjie work on paper is $39,046.
What is Zhang Renjie's auction record?
Zhang Renjie's auction record is $39,143, set in 2011. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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