Zhang Zongcang (1686–1756)
Zhang Zongcang is a Chinese artist with 95 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $8,933. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Zhang Zongcang sold in 2023 for $14,561, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Zhang Zongcang on OpeningBid →What is a Zhang Zongcang work worth?
Across 63 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zhang Zongcang work is $8,933.
The median Zhang Zongcang work on paper sells for $5,290 across 19 lots.
The median Zhang Zongcang painting sells for $8,356 across 8 lots.
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 8 | $8,356‡ | $1.4M‡ | — | 2024-03-11 |
| Works on Paper | 19 | $5,290‡ | $229,436‡ | — | 2026-05-11 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 13 | $211,989‡ | $12.2M‡ | — | 2022-10-09 |
‡ 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) | 6 | $781–$86,204‡ | $4,919‡ | $184,590 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $1,087–$229,436‡ | $11,674‡ | $5.3M |
‡ 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 | 2011 | $5.3M |
| Paintings | 2011 | $1.4M‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $229,436‡ |
| Paintings | 2008 | $131,320‡ |
‡ 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 Zongcang worth?
Across 63 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zhang Zongcang work is $8,933. The median Zhang Zongcang work on paper sells for $5,290 across 19 lots. The median Zhang Zongcang painting sells for $8,356 across 8 lots. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Zhang Zongcang work on paper?
Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Zhang Zongcang work on paper is $5,290. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Zhang Zongcang's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Zhang Zongcang work on paper is $229,436. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is Zhang Zongcang's auction record?
Zhang Zongcang's auction record is $12,161,058, set in 2018. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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