Zhang Zhao (1691–1745)
What is Zhang Zhao’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 115 auction results for Zhang Zhao at 16 houses since 1997. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,399 including buyer’s premium (middle half $732–$5,491, n=11). The auction record is $479,743 for 行书御制诗 (2013, China Guardian (中国嘉德)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 行书御制诗 | 水墨绢本 | $479,743 | China Guardian (中国嘉德) | Oct 2013 |
| 2 | Running Script after Ancient Masters | Ink on silk, album of thirty-three leaves | $32,103 | Sotheby's | Oct 2022 |
| 3 | Calligraphy in Running Script 'Lanting Xu' and 'Tianma Fu' album | Ink on paper | $31,605 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2024 |
| 4 | 法书长卷 | 水墨纸本 | $23,901 | China Guardian (中国嘉德) | Oct 2022 |
| 5 | Lin Mi Yue Tian Ma Fu | 纸本 | $22,066 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2014 |
| 6 | Zhuge Zhongwu Shu | Calligraphy (regular script) | $20,759 | China Zhonghongxin International Auction | Nov 2022 |
| 7 | 张照书对绣品, Qing dynasty | Silk works with Zhang Zhao's calligraphy | $17,233 | Xiling Yinshe Auction (西泠印社拍卖) | Dec 2025 |
| 8 | Calligraphy imitating Mi Fu | Ink on gold paper, fan leaf | $16,178 | Sotheby's | Apr 2023 |
| 9 | 行书七言联 对联 | 水墨纸本 | $15,912 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2014 |
| 10 | 行书雍陶《和孙明府怀旧山》 | Hanging scroll | $15,319 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Apr 2016 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 19 | $7,587 |
| Works on paper | 10 | $5,424 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $22,066 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 11 | $6,198 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 115 results from 16 houses · How we compute these figures
Zhang Zhao is a Chinese artist with 183 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $6,198. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Zhang Zhao sold in 2025 for $17,233, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Zhang Zhao on OpeningBid →What is a Zhang Zhao work worth?
Across 115 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zhang Zhao work is $6,198.
The median Zhang Zhao work on paper sells for $7,950 across 51 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Zhang Zhao work on papers typically sell for $1,596–$12,278 (the middle half of 26 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 53 | $7,950‡ | $479,743 | 96.2% | 2025-12-16 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $95,221‡ | $479,743 | — | 2021-06-06 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $6,252–$26,941‡ | $11,831‡ | $32,103 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 26 | $1,596–$12,278‡ | $3,570‡ | $479,743 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $9,326–$34,373‡ | $16,560‡ | $154,857‡ |
‡ 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 | 2013 | $479,743 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $154,857‡ |
‡ 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 Zhang Zhao worth?
Across 115 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zhang Zhao work is $6,198. The median Zhang Zhao work on paper sells for $7,950 across 51 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Zhang Zhao work on papers typically sell for $1,596–$12,278 (the middle half of 26 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Zhang Zhao work on paper?
Based on 51 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Zhang Zhao work on paper is $7,950. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Zhang Zhao's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Zhang Zhao work on paper is $479,743.
What is the average price of a medium Zhang Zhao work on paper?
Based on 26 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Zhang Zhao work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,570, 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 small Zhang Zhao work on paper?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Zhang Zhao work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $11,831, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Zhang Zhao's auction record?
Zhang Zhao's auction record is $479,743, set in 2013.
See the full Zhang Zhao record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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