Zhang Zhiyu (1891–1961)
What is Zhang Zhiyu’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 81 auction results for Zhang Zhiyu at 11 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,697 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,441–$2,440, n=5). The auction record is $11,122 for 张志渔 马晋 寿石工 胡佩衡 刻、画、题款、画扇面 民国 玉竹扇骨 (2024, China Sungari International Auction (中贸圣佳国际拍卖)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 张志渔 马晋 寿石工 胡佩衡 刻、画、题款、画扇面 民国 玉竹扇骨 | Painting and calligraphy on fan surface with jade bamboo fan ribs | $11,122 | China Sungari International Auction (中贸圣佳国际拍卖) | Jun 2024 |
| 2 | 民国 张志渔款竹雕古泉铜镜扇骨 | 竹雕 | $5,843 | China Guardian (中国嘉德) | Apr 2017 |
| 3 | 张志鱼、宁斧成刻寿山石五方 | Shoushan stone | $4,559 | Xiling Yinshe Auction (西泠印社拍卖) | Dec 2007 |
| 4 | 喜鹊登梅扇图骨 | 竹雕 | $3,501 | China Guardian (中国嘉德) | May 2024 |
| 5 | 留青马晋福在眼前图、行书诗文 | Bamboo carved fan rib | $3,474 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Mar 2024 |
| 6 | Corn and Narcissus | Bamboo carved | $3,058 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Mar 2024 |
| 7 | Shoushan 'Furong' Stone 'Beast' Seal, 1929年作 | Shoushan 'Furong' stone | $2,853 | Xiling Yinshe Auction (西泠印社拍卖) | Jul 2024 |
| 8 | 张志鱼刻对章 | Carved seal | $2,737 | Xiling Yinshe Auction (西泠印社拍卖) | Jan 2012 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 近代·寿石工书张志鱼刻观音诗文竹扇骨 | Bamboo fan ribs with Avalokitesvara pattern painted by Shou Shigong and engraved by Zhang Zhiyu | $3,048 | Xiling Yinshe Auction (西泠印社拍卖) | Jul 2025 |
| 2 | 民国 张志鱼款刻陈半丁、王梦白、王雪涛等名家画稿、书稿竹扇骨一组十二件 | Bamboo fan bones (frames) with drawings and manuscripts by famous artists including Chen Banding, Wang Mengbai, and Wang Xuetao, carved/engraved by Zhang Zhiyu | $2,440 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 17 | $1,585 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $1,641 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 81 results from 11 houses · How we compute these figures
Zhang Zhiyu is a Chinese artist with 102 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $2,424. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Zhang Zhiyu is recorded as sold in 2025 for $2,464; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 81 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zhang Zhiyu work is $2,424.
The median Zhang Zhiyu sculpture sells for $2,408 across 13 lots.
The median Zhang Zhiyu painting sells for $4,340 across 5 lots.
The median Zhang Zhiyu work on paper sells for $1,246 across 3 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 | 5 | $4,340‡ | $18,063‡ | — | 2024-06-13 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $1,246‡ | $1,697 | — | 2026-07-19 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 13 | $2,408‡ | $11,974‡ | — | 2025-06-09 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $11,974‡ | $18,063‡ | — | 2024-06-13 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $1,320–$4,461‡ | $2,897‡ | $11,974‡ |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2017 | $18,063‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2020 | $11,974‡ |
| Paintings | 2024 | $11,122 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $7,422‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $1,697 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $796‡ |
‡ 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 Zhiyu worth?
Across 81 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zhang Zhiyu work is $2,424. The median Zhang Zhiyu sculpture sells for $2,408 across 13 lots. The median Zhang Zhiyu painting sells for $4,340 across 5 lots. The median Zhang Zhiyu work on paper sells for $1,246 across 3 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Zhang Zhiyu sculpture?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Zhang Zhiyu sculpture is $2,408. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Zhang Zhiyu's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Zhang Zhiyu sculpture is $11,974. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is Zhang Zhiyu's auction record?
Zhang Zhiyu's auction record is $18,063, set in 2017. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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