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

# Zhang Zhengyu (1904–1976)

Zhang Zhengyu is a Chinese artist with 61 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $1,477. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Zhang Zhengyu sold in 2025 for $1,625, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Zhang Zhengyu work worth?

Across 53 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zhang Zhengyu work is $1,477.

The median Zhang Zhengyu work on paper sells for $1,477 across 32 lots.

The median Zhang Zhengyu painting sells for $785 across 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 4 | $785‡ | $2,520‡ | — | 2016-07-31 |
| Works on Paper | 33 | $1,477‡ | $11,753 | 97% | 2026-09-10 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $840–$6,930‡ | $1,477‡ | $8,548‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $758–$5,062‡ | $1,721‡ | $12,410 |

‡ 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 | 2020 | $12,410 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $11,753 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $2,530 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $1,039 |

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 Zhengyu worth?

Across 53 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zhang Zhengyu work is $1,477. The median Zhang Zhengyu work on paper sells for $1,477 across 32 lots. The median Zhang Zhengyu painting sells for $785 across 4 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Based on 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Zhang Zhengyu work on paper is $1,477. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Zhang Zhengyu work on paper is $11,753.

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

Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Zhang Zhengyu work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,477, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Zhang Zhengyu's auction record is $11,753, set in 2012.

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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 Zhengyu auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/zhang-zhengyu (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.