> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/zhang-zhao-2 · updated 2026-11-03

# Zhang Zhao (1691–1745)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 114 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.

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

| # | 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 | Album leaf after Dong Qichang | 水墨纸本 | $28,967 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Oct 2015 |
| 5 | 法书长卷 | 水墨纸本 | $23,901 | China Guardian (中国嘉德) | Oct 2022 |
| 6 | Lin Mi Yue Tian Ma Fu | 纸本 | $22,066 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2014 |
| 7 | Zhuge Zhongwu Shu | Calligraphy (regular script) | $20,759 | China Zhonghongxin International Auction | Nov 2022 |
| 8 | 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 |
| 9 | Calligraphy imitating Mi Fu | Ink on gold paper, fan leaf | $16,178 | Sotheby's | Apr 2023 |
| 10 | 楷书临颜真卿仙坛记、临苏轼手札 | Handscroll | $16,025 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Nov 2010 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 22 | $10,493 |
| Works on paper | 10 | $5,424 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $19,045 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 11 | $6,198 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 114 results from 16 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Zhang Zhao is a Chinese artist with 181 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $6,025. 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.

## What is a Zhang Zhao work worth?

Across 114 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zhang Zhao work is $6,025.

The median Zhang Zhao work on paper sells for $7,452 across 50 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Zhang Zhao work on papers typically sell for $1,568–$10,855 (the middle half of 25 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 | 52 | $7,452‡ | $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) | 25 | $1,568–$10,855‡ | $3,543‡ | $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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Zhang Zhao worth?

Across 114 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zhang Zhao work is $6,025. The median Zhang Zhao work on paper sells for $7,452 across 50 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Zhang Zhao work on papers typically sell for $1,568–$10,855 (the middle half of 25 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 50 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Zhang Zhao work on paper is $7,452. 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 25 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Zhang Zhao work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,543, 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.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Zhang Zhao auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/zhang-zhao-2 (updated 2026-11-03).

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.