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# Zhang Ruo'ai (1713–1746)

Zhang Ruo'ai is a Chinese artist with 41 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $5,998. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Zhang Ruo'ai sold in 2024 for $7,939, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Zhang Ruo'ai work worth?

Across 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zhang Ruo'ai work is $5,998.

The median Zhang Ruo'ai work on paper sells for $7,939 across 10 lots.

The median Zhang Ruo'ai painting sells for $393,723 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 | 2 | $393,723‡ | $393,723‡ | — | 2009-11-22 |
| Works on Paper | 10 | $7,939‡ | $2.3M | — | 2024-05-25 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $865,521‡ | $2.3M | — | 2016-06-05 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $2.3M |
| Paintings | 2009 | $393,723‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $51,809‡ |

‡ 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 Ruo'ai worth?

Across 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zhang Ruo'ai work is $5,998. The median Zhang Ruo'ai work on paper sells for $7,939 across 10 lots. The median Zhang Ruo'ai painting sells for $393,723 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Zhang Ruo'ai's auction record?

Zhang Ruo'ai's auction record is $2,322,100, set in 2016.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Zhang Ruo'ai auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/zhang-ruoai (updated 2026-11-01).

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.