Zheng Wuchang (1894–1952)
What is Zheng Wuchang’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 417 auction results for Zheng Wuchang at 22 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,430 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,452–$6,533, n=21). The auction record is $275,733 for Green Mountain and Emerald Pines (2023, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Green Mountain and Emerald Pines, 1942 | Ink and colour on paper, set of four hanging scrolls | $275,733 | Sotheby's | Oct 2023 |
| 2 | Chongxiang Jiayan Ping, 1944年作 | 设色纸本 | $127,059 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2014 |
| 3 | Fuchun Fanzhao Tu, 1933年作 | 设色纸本 | $125,610 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2012 |
| 4 | 桃源鸣琴, 1942年作 | 设色纸本 | $102,626 | Poly Huayi (Shanghai) Auction (保利华谊（上海）拍卖) | Dec 2016 |
| 5 | Lofty Mountain after Snow, 1942 | Ink and colour on paper, framed | $97,071 | Sotheby's | Apr 2023 |
| 6 | 狮峰观瀑 | 设色纸本 | $77,343 | China Guardian (中国嘉德) | Jun 2022 |
| 7 | Xuan Gong Shan Chi | 设色纸本 | $64,420 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2014 |
| 8 | 行舟图 | Hanging scroll | $61,115 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | May 2016 |
| 9 | FISHING WHILE WATCHING A WATERFALL, 1947 | Ink and color on paper | $59,460 | Christie's | Apr 1999 |
| 10 | 草木烟岚图, Dinghai | Ink and color on paper | $52,818 | China Zhonghongxin International Auction | Dec 2020 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 18 | $17,800 |
| Paintings | 7 | $12,398 |
| Other | 41 | $4,742 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 12 | $38,662 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 19 | $18,760 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $12,703 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 417 results from 22 houses · How we compute these figures
Zheng Wuchang is a Chinese artist with 504 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $6,646. 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 Zheng Wuchang sold in 2026 for $24,513, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 417 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zheng Wuchang work is $6,646.
The median Zheng Wuchang work on paper sells for $6,989 across 64 lots.
The median Zheng Wuchang painting sells for $6,889 across 42 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 | 47 | $6,889‡ | $296,626‡ | 89.4% | 2025-08-12 |
| Works on Paper | 68 | $6,989‡ | $275,733 | 94.1% | 2026-05-13 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | — | — | — | 2004-09-04 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $126,334‡ | $296,626‡ | — | 2023-10-08 |
‡ 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) | 7 | $3,888–$11,092‡ | $8,997‡ | $97,071 |
‡ 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) | 15 | $3,152–$24,421‡ | $16,841‡ | $33,707 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $3,722–$46,278‡ | $6,346‡ | $275,733 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2014 | $296,626‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $275,733 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $97,071 |
| Works on Paper | 1999 | $59,460 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Zheng Wuchang worth?
Across 417 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zheng Wuchang work is $6,646. The median Zheng Wuchang work on paper sells for $6,989 across 64 lots. The median Zheng Wuchang painting sells for $6,889 across 42 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 Zheng Wuchang work on paper?
Based on 64 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Zheng Wuchang work on paper is $6,989. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Zheng Wuchang's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Zheng Wuchang work on paper is $275,733.
What is the average price of a Zheng Wuchang painting?
Based on 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Zheng Wuchang painting is $6,889. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Zheng Wuchang's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Zheng Wuchang painting is $296,626. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium Zheng Wuchang work on paper?
Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Zheng Wuchang work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $16,841, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Zheng Wuchang's auction record?
Zheng Wuchang's auction record is $296,626, set in 2014. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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