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

# Zhang Shanzi (1882–1940)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 155 auction results for Zhang Shanzi at 16 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $10,569 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,787–$24,513, n=34). The auction record is $262,728 for TIGERS (2004, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TIGERS, 1927 | Ink and colour on paper | $262,728 | Christie's | Oct 2004 |
| 2 | Five Bulls, 1932 | Ink and colour on paper, framed | $259,117 | Sotheby's | Oct 2021 |
| 3 | TIGER ON THE ROCK, 1931 | Ink and colour on paper | $240,834 | Christie's | Oct 2004 |
| 4 | Blue Mountain and Emerald Pines, 1938 | Ink and colour on paper, hanging scroll | $194,337 | Sotheby's | Oct 2021 |
| 5 | Dragon in the Mist and Roaring Tiger, 1929 | Ink and colour on paper | $189,835 | Christie's | May 2006 |
| 6 | HORSES IN THE AUTUMN COUNTRYSIDE, 1928 | Ink and colour on paper, handscroll | $156,698 | Sotheby's | Oct 2011 |
| 7 | HORSES, 1931 | Ink and color on paper, hanging scroll | $149,000 | Sotheby's | Sep 2013 |
| 8 | Two Tigers, 1882 | Ink | $143,390 | Christie's | May 2018 |
| 9 | Scholar and Crane, 1934 | Ink and colour on paper, hanging scroll | $88,655 | Sotheby's | Oct 2014 |
| 10 | Portrait of Mr Chionh Kong Ming, 1882 | Ink and colour on paper, framed | $86,465 | Bonhams | May 2018 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 12 | $21,313 |
| Works on paper | 92 | $17,175 |
| Other | 7 | $8,192 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 45 | $20,033 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $19,995 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 40 | $10,266 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 155 results from 16 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Zhang Shanzi is a Chinese artist with 182 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $15,784. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Zhang Shanzi sold in 2026 for $33,128, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Zhang Shanzi work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Zhang Shanzi work worth?

Across 155 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zhang Shanzi work is $15,784.

The median Zhang Shanzi work on paper sells for $15,784 across 112 lots.

The median Zhang Shanzi painting sells for $14,878 across 19 lots.

Large (over 120 cm) Zhang Shanzi work on papers typically sell for $8,617–$31,192 (the middle half of 47 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Zhang Shanzi work on papers typically sell for $5,974–$27,804 (the middle half of 36 sold lots).

Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 19 | $14,878‡ | $259,117 | — | 2026-04-10 |
| Works on Paper | 121 | $15,784†‡ | $262,728 | 92.6% | 2026-10-07 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 9 | $189,835‡ | $262,728 | — | 2022-07-26 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $12,235–$28,314‡ | $14,878‡ | $74,029 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $9,765–$111,324‡ | $70,345‡ | $259,117 |

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

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $3,463–$29,448‡ | $7,132‡ | $64,417 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 36 | $5,974–$27,804‡ | $10,266‡ | $80,892 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 47 | $8,617–$31,192‡ | $17,943‡ | $262,728 |

‡ 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 | 2004 | $262,728 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $259,117 |
| Works on Paper | 2004 | $240,834 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $111,324‡ |

‡ 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 Shanzi worth?

Across 155 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zhang Shanzi work is $15,784. The median Zhang Shanzi work on paper sells for $15,784 across 112 lots. The median Zhang Shanzi painting sells for $14,878 across 19 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Zhang Shanzi work on papers typically sell for $8,617–$31,192 (the middle half of 47 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Zhang Shanzi work on papers typically sell for $5,974–$27,804 (the middle half of 36 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

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

Based on 112 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Zhang Shanzi work on paper is $15,784. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Zhang Shanzi work on paper is $262,728.

### What is the average price of a Zhang Shanzi painting?

Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Zhang Shanzi painting is $14,878. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Zhang Shanzi's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Zhang Shanzi painting is $259,117.

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

Based on 47 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Zhang Shanzi work on paper (large (over 120 cm)) is $17,943, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Based on 36 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Zhang Shanzi work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $10,266, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Zhang Shanzi's auction record is $262,728, set in 2004.

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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 Shanzi auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/zhang-shanzi (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.