> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/zhang-renjie · updated 2026-11-03

# Zhang Renjie (1877–1950)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 25 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 $28,208 for 张人杰 楷书六言联 立轴 (2016, China Guardian (中国嘉德)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 张人杰 楷书六言联 立轴 | 水墨纸本 | $28,208 | China Guardian (中国嘉德) | May 2016 |
| 2 | Calligraphy Couplet in Xingshu | Ink on paper, pair of hanging scrolls | $25,789 | Sotheby's | Apr 2014 |
| 3 | 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 |
| 4 | 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 |
| 5 | 行书 镜心, 1932 | 行书 镜心 | $2,055 | Duoyunxuan Auction (上海朵云轩拍卖) | Dec 2024 |
| 6 | 张人杰 书法 | Ink on paper | $1,698 | China Zhonghongxin International Auction | Jul 2021 |
| 7 | 今是居 | Ink on paper | $1,633 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2025 |
| 8 | 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 |
| 9 | 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 |
| 10 | 行书五言联 | Ink on paper | $166 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Feb 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 5 | $2,055 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $1,633 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 25 results from 5 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Zhang Renjie is a Chinese artist with 31 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.

## What is a Zhang Renjie work worth?

Across 25 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 12 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 | 12 | $1,633‡ | $28,208 | — | 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) | 7 | $360–$9,188‡ | $835‡ | $28,208 |

‡ 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 | 2016 | $28,208 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $25,789 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $1,698 |

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 Renjie worth?

Across 25 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 12 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 12 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 $28,208.

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

Zhang Renjie's auction record is $28,208, set in 2016.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Zhang Renjie auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/zhang-renjie (updated 2026-11-03).

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.