Zhang Zhiwan (1811–1897)
What is Zhang Zhiwan’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 125 auction results for Zhang Zhiwan at 14 houses since 1997. Over the last 24 months the median price was $606 including buyer’s premium (middle half $299–$949, n=8). The auction record is $18,835 for Landscape in the style of various artists (2021, Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Landscape in the style of various artists | Ink and color on paper | $18,835 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2021 |
| 2 | Landscape | Ink on paper, album of 8 leaves | $7,785 | Sotheby's | Oct 2023 |
| 3 | 山雨荡舟图 | Hanging scroll | $7,660 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Apr 2016 |
| 4 | Tranquil Suzhou Garden | Ink on paper, hanging scroll | $7,354 | Sotheby's | Apr 2026 |
| 5 | 张之万 山水 团扇 镜片 | 镜片 (lens/mirror/glass surface) | $5,537 | Shanghai Jiatai | Jun 2014 |
| 6 | 清 毛笔三支, Qing dynasty | Three brushes (bamboo and rhinoceros horn) | $5,333 | Xiling Yinshe Auction (西泠印社拍卖) | Jul 2011 |
| 7 | 清·张之万铭瓜形绿端砚, Qing dynasty | Green Duan inkstone | $5,190 | Xiling Yinshe Auction (西泠印社拍卖) | Jul 2018 |
| 8 | 楷书录顾炎武《日知录》 | Hanging scroll | $4,756 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Oct 2015 |
| 9 | Four hanging scrolls imitating various landscape styles | 水墨绢本 | $4,597 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Apr 2014 |
| 10 | 张之万 书法 对联 | 水墨纸本 | $3,283 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Apr 2012 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 17 | $1,984 |
| Works on paper | 9 | $1,007 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $1,007 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 125 results from 14 houses · How we compute these figures
Zhang Zhiwan is a Chinese artist with 176 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $2,031. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Zhang Zhiwan sold in 2026 for $7,354, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 125 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zhang Zhiwan work is $2,031.
The median Zhang Zhiwan work on paper sells for $2,627 across 42 lots.
The median Zhang Zhiwan painting sells for $885 across 11 lots.
The median Zhang Zhiwan print sells for $313 across 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $313 | $313 | — | 2025-03-14 |
| Paintings | 12 | $885‡ | $1,572‡ | 91.7% | 2022-10-12 |
| Works on Paper | 43 | $2,627‡ | $22,890 | 97.7% | 2026-09-09 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $2,875‡ | $2,875‡ | — | 2008-03-14 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $18,492‡ | $22,890 | — | 2025-12-22 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Zhang Zhiwan's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $313. Paintings (12 lots) median $885, record $1,572. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Zhang Zhiwan painting sells for around 2.8× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $18,492.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $2,661–$10,462‡ | $3,286‡ | $18,835 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 16 | $1,089–$5,831‡ | $2,537‡ | $13,476‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 14 | $1,030–$4,318‡ | $1,916‡ | $22,890 |
‡ 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 | 2019 | $22,890 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $18,835 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2008 | $2,875‡ |
| Paintings | 2022 | $1,572‡ |
| Paintings | 2022 | $1,106 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $313 |
‡ 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 Zhiwan worth?
Across 125 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zhang Zhiwan work is $2,031. The median Zhang Zhiwan work on paper sells for $2,627 across 42 lots. The median Zhang Zhiwan painting sells for $885 across 11 lots. The median Zhang Zhiwan print sells for $313 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Zhang Zhiwan work on paper?
Based on 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Zhang Zhiwan work on paper is $2,627. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Zhang Zhiwan's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Zhang Zhiwan work on paper is $22,890.
What is the average price of a Zhang Zhiwan painting?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Zhang Zhiwan painting is $885. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Zhang Zhiwan's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Zhang Zhiwan painting is $1,572. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium Zhang Zhiwan work on paper?
Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Zhang Zhiwan work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,537, 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 large Zhang Zhiwan work on paper?
Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Zhang Zhiwan work on paper (large (over 120 cm)) is $1,916, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Zhang Zhiwan's auction record?
Zhang Zhiwan's auction record is $22,911, set in 2019. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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