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

# Zhang Zhiwan (1811–1897)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 124 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.

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

| # | 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 | 张之万 山水册 册页 （八开） | 设色绢本 | $14,592 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Apr 2012 |
| 3 | Landscape | 水墨纸本 | $10,926 | China Guardian (中国嘉德) | Sep 2012 |
| 4 | Landscape | Ink on paper, album of 8 leaves | $7,785 | Sotheby's | Oct 2023 |
| 5 | 山雨荡舟图 | Hanging scroll | $7,660 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Apr 2016 |
| 6 | Tranquil Suzhou Garden | Ink on paper, hanging scroll | $7,354 | Sotheby's | Apr 2026 |
| 7 | 西山晓霁图 | 水墨纸本 | $5,669 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Oct 2013 |
| 8 | 张之万 山水 团扇 镜片 | 镜片 (lens/mirror/glass surface) | $5,537 | Shanghai Jiatai | Jun 2014 |
| 9 | 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 |
| 10 | 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 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 21 | $3,283 |
| Works on paper | 9 | $1,007 |
| Paintings | 5 | $180 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $7,785 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 5 | $2,078 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 10 | $1,428 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 124 results from 14 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Zhang Zhiwan is a Chinese artist with 175 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.

## What is a Zhang Zhiwan work worth?

Across 124 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 $2,597 across 41 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 | 42 | $2,597‡ | $18,835 | 97.6% | 2026-09-09 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $2,875‡ | $2,875‡ | — | 2008-03-14 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $15,605‡ | $18,835 | — | 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 $15,605.

## 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) | 13 | $1,007–$3,283‡ | $1,848‡ | $6,004‡ |

‡ 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 | 2021 | $18,835 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $18,492‡ |
| 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Zhang Zhiwan worth?

Across 124 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 $2,597 across 41 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 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Zhang Zhiwan work on paper is $2,597. 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 $18,835.

### 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 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Zhang Zhiwan work on paper (large (over 120 cm)) is $1,848, 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 $18,835, set in 2021.

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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 Zhiwan auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/zhang-zhiwan-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.