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# Zhang Shaoshi (1913–1991)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 57 auction results for Zhang Shaoshi at 12 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $768 including buyer’s premium (middle half $564–$1,654, n=7). The auction record is $17,625 for Peony (2017, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Peony, 1913 | Ink | $17,625 | Christie's | Nov 2017 |
| 2 | Flowers, 1913 | Album of twelve loose leaves, ink and colour on paper | $12,899 | Christie's | Mar 2007 |
| 3 | Peonies, 1913 | Scroll, mounted and framed, ink and colour on paper | $12,153 | Christie's | Jul 2010 |
| 4 | Peony, 1986 | 设色纸本 | $8,273 | China Guardian (中国嘉德) | Aug 2020 |
| 5 | Peony and Pine, 1913 | Scroll, mounted and framed, ink and colour on gold paper | $6,773 | Christie's | Mar 2007 |
| 6 | Peonies, 1986 | Ink and colour on paper | $6,153 | Sotheby's | Aug 2021 |
| 7 | Fortune and Longevity, 1913 | Scroll, mounted for framing, ink and colour on paper | $5,177 | Christie's | Dec 2022 |
| 8 | Peonies, 1913 | Scroll, mounted for framing, ink and colour on gold paper | $4,833 | Christie's | Feb 2006 |
| 9 | Peonies, 1990 | Scroll, mounted for framing, ink and colour on gold paper | $4,815 | Christie's | Aug 2021 |
| 10 | Peony, 1971 | Scroll, mounted for framing, ink and colour on gold paper | $4,534 | Christie's | Aug 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 13 | $4,815 |
| Other | 5 | $1,300 |
| Paintings | 20 | $303 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $5,177 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 23 | $328 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 57 results from 12 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Zhang Shaoshi is a Chinese artist with 63 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $1,345. 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 Shaoshi sold in 2026 for $4,534, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Zhang Shaoshi work worth?

Across 57 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zhang Shaoshi work is $1,345.

The median Zhang Shaoshi work on paper sells for $499 across 30 lots.

The median Zhang Shaoshi painting sells for $3,213 across 11 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Zhang Shaoshi work on papers typically sell for $246–$745 (the middle half of 20 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 | 12 | $3,213†‡ | $6,153 | 91.7% | 2026-06-16 |
| Works on Paper | 32 | $499‡ | $17,625 | 93.8% | 2026-08-04 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $12,899 | $17,625 | — | 2017-11-28 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $3,312–$5,708†‡ | $4,249†‡ | $6,153 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 20 | $246–$745 | $303 | $6,773 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $4,833–$12,153 | $5,177 | $17,625 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $17,625 |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $12,899 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $6,153 |
| Paintings | 2018 | $5,978† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Shaoshi worth?

Across 57 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zhang Shaoshi work is $1,345. The median Zhang Shaoshi work on paper sells for $499 across 30 lots. The median Zhang Shaoshi painting sells for $3,213 across 11 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Zhang Shaoshi work on papers typically sell for $246–$745 (the middle half of 20 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 Shaoshi work on paper?

Based on 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Zhang Shaoshi work on paper is $499. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Zhang Shaoshi work on paper is $17,625.

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

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Zhang Shaoshi painting is $3,213. 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 Shaoshi's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Zhang Shaoshi painting is $6,153.

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

Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Zhang Shaoshi work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $303, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

Zhang Shaoshi's auction record is $17,625, set in 2017.

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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 Shaoshi auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/zhang-shaoshi-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.