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

# Zhang Zuyi (1849–1917)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 165 auction results for Zhang Zuyi at 18 houses since 1995. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,762 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,267–$4,247, n=5). The auction record is $722,228 for Stele for Shi Chen (2021, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stele for Shi Chen, Song dynasty | Ink on paper, rubbing mounted in an album of fifty-six leaves | $722,228 | Sotheby's | Oct 2021 |
| 2 | Calligraphy in Lishu, 1895 | Ink on paper, set of four, hanging scroll | $20,962 | Sotheby's | Apr 2015 |
| 3 | Calligraphy in Lishu | Ink on paper, framed | $10,484 | Sotheby's | Oct 2015 |
| 4 | 张祖翼 书法 四屏 | 水墨纸本 | $9,817 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jul 2011 |
| 5 | After Wufeng Steles, 1849 | Ink | $9,677 | Christie's | Jul 2020 |
| 6 | Calligraphy in Clerical Script, 1849 | Ink on paper | $8,825 | Bonhams | Jul 2020 |
| 7 | 张祖翼 隶书七言联 立轴 | Ink on paper (hanging scroll) | $7,029 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Apr 2014 |
| 8 | Set of Four Hanging Scrolls | Calligraphy, seal script | $6,518 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Jun 2011 |
| 9 | Set of Four Hanging Scrolls, China, calligraphy, seal script, signed "Zhang Zuyi" (1849-1917), with one seal, 51 1/8 x 12 1/8 in. Pr... | Calligraphy, seal script | $6,518 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Jun 2011 |
| 10 | 行书八言联 镜心 | — | $5,918 | Beijing Ginza Auction (北京银座拍卖) | May 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 14 | $4,848 |
| Other | 27 | $3,087 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 15 | $3,805 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 165 results from 18 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Zhang Zuyi is a Chinese artist with 233 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $3,445. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Zhang Zuyi sold in 2026 for $5,918, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Zhang Zuyi work worth?

Across 165 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zhang Zuyi work is $3,445.

The median Zhang Zuyi work on paper sells for $3,714 across 56 lots.

The median Zhang Zuyi painting sells for $2,477 across 1 lots.

Large (over 120 cm) Zhang Zuyi work on papers typically sell for $2,357–$5,911 (the middle half of 31 sold 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 | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 1 | $2,477‡ | $2,477‡ | — | 2010-06-02 |
| Works on Paper | 61 | $3,714‡ | $722,228 | 91.8% | 2026-02-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $22,260‡ | $722,228 | — | 2021-10-12 |

‡ 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 | $865–$1,553‡ | $1,296‡ | $9,677 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 31 | $2,357–$5,911‡ | $3,805‡ | $22,260‡ |

‡ 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 | $722,228 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $22,260‡ |
| Paintings | 2010 | $2,477‡ |

‡ 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 Zuyi worth?

Across 165 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zhang Zuyi work is $3,445. The median Zhang Zuyi work on paper sells for $3,714 across 56 lots. The median Zhang Zuyi painting sells for $2,477 across 1 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Zhang Zuyi work on papers typically sell for $2,357–$5,911 (the middle half of 31 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Based on 56 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Zhang Zuyi work on paper is $3,714. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Zhang Zuyi work on paper is $722,228.

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

Based on 31 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Zhang Zuyi work on paper (large (over 120 cm)) is $3,805, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Zhang Zuyi's auction record is $722,228, set in 2021.

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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 Zuyi auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/zhang-zuyi (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.