> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/zhao-lengyue-2 · updated 2026-11-02

# Zhao Lengyue (1915–2002)

## What is Zhao Lengyue’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 150 auction results for Zhao Lengyue at 6 houses since 2002. Over the last 24 months the median price was $727 including buyer’s premium (middle half $599–$1,108, n=8). The auction record is $17,904 for 隶书六言诗 (2008, 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 | 隶书六言诗 | 水墨纸本 | $17,904 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2008 |
| 2 | 行书七言联, 1993年作 | 水墨纸本 | $4,603 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Oct 2022 |
| 3 | 赵冷月 行书 立轴 | 水墨纸本 | $4,557 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2008 |
| 4 | Lai Chusheng Seal Screen | Ink and red seal on paper | $1,615 | China Guardian (中国嘉德) | Nov 2025 |
| 5 | 蔬果, 1939 | Ink on fan mount (扇面) | $1,581 | Duoyunxuan Auction (上海朵云轩拍卖) | Dec 2024 |
| 6 | 行书八言 对联, 1979 | Calligraphy | $950 | Duoyunxuan Auction (上海朵云轩拍卖) | Mar 2025 |
| 7 | 行书曹一士诗 | 水墨纸本 | $865 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jul 2016 |
| 8 | 拜莲居 | Ink on paper | $800 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Aug 2025 |
| 9 | 喜上眉梢, 1993 | 行书 （二幅） 镜片 | $653 | Duoyunxuan Auction (上海朵云轩拍卖) | Dec 2025 |
| 10 | 行书九言联 | Ink on paper | $640 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Aug 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 9 | $865 |
| Works on paper | 5 | $800 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 5 | $865 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 150 results from 6 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Zhao Lengyue is a Chinese artist with 186 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $941. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Zhao Lengyue sold in 2025 for $1,615, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Zhao Lengyue work worth?

Across 150 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zhao Lengyue work is $941.

The median Zhao Lengyue work on paper sells for $1,210 across 36 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 | 1 | — | — | — | 2017-04-20 |
| Works on Paper | 37 | $1,210‡ | $33,370‡ | 97.3% | 2025-11-09 |

‡ 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) | 12 | $849–$3,321‡ | $913‡ | $6,238‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 12 | $849–$14,571‡ | $3,226‡ | $33,370‡ |

‡ 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 | 2014 | $33,370‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $31,516‡ |

‡ 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 Lengyue worth?

Across 150 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zhao Lengyue work is $941. The median Zhao Lengyue work on paper sells for $1,210 across 36 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Zhao Lengyue work on paper?

Based on 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Zhao Lengyue work on paper is $1,210. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Zhao Lengyue's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Zhao Lengyue work on paper is $33,370. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a large Zhao Lengyue work on paper?

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Zhao Lengyue work on paper (large (over 120 cm)) is $3,226, 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 medium Zhao Lengyue work on paper?

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Zhao Lengyue work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $913, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Zhao Lengyue's auction record is $33,370, set in 2014. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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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, “Zhao Lengyue auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/zhao-lengyue-2 (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.