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# Zhao Jingyu (b. 1947)

Zhao Jingyu is a Chinese artist with 50 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $1,838. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Zhao Jingyu sold in 2023 for $5,522, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Zhao Jingyu work worth?

Across 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zhao Jingyu work is $1,838.

The median Zhao Jingyu painting sells for $3,640 across 4 lots.

The median Zhao Jingyu work on paper sells for $1,881 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 | 4 | $3,640‡ | $6,608‡ | — | 2021-07-07 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $1,881‡ | $7,258 | — | 2025-06-10 |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | — | 2010-06-29 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $7,258 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $6,608‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $1,881‡ |
| Paintings | 2010 | $672‡ |

‡ 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 Zhao Jingyu worth?

Across 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zhao Jingyu work is $1,838. The median Zhao Jingyu painting sells for $3,640 across 4 lots. The median Zhao Jingyu work on paper sells for $1,881 across 3 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Zhao Jingyu's auction record?

Zhao Jingyu's auction record is $14,765, set in 2009. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.