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

# Zhao Puchu (1907–2000)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 800 auction results for Zhao Puchu at 25 houses since 1996. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,293 including buyer’s premium (middle half $730–$3,318, n=128). The auction record is $202,816 for Beishan Yiwen (2021, 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 | Beishan Yiwen | Ink on paper | $202,816 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2021 |
| 2 | Mao Zhuxi Ci, 1976年作 | 水墨纸本 | $121,679 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2014 |
| 3 | 行书《周总理挽诗》, 1976年作 | 水墨纸本 | $93,775 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2013 |
| 4 | Heart Sutra | 水墨纸本 | $85,963 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jul 2010 |
| 5 | 报众生恩 | 水墨纸本 | $73,957 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2010 |
| 6 | 楷书「南无阿弥陀佛」 | Calligraphy | $73,636 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Apr 2013 |
| 7 | Calligraphy in Xingshu | Ink on paper, hanging scroll | $64,499 | Sotheby's | Apr 2015 |
| 8 | Jingxin | 水墨纸本 | $63,872 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2010 |
| 9 | 行书毛主席词, 1977年作 | 水墨纸本 | $59,908 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2011 |
| 10 | Poem in Xingshu 行書自作詩, 1980 | Ink on paper, framed | $56,809 | Sotheby's | Apr 2021 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 132 | $6,631 |
| Works on paper | 140 | $2,402 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 14 | $15,453 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 35 | $6,175 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 150 | $3,267 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 800 results from 25 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Zhao Puchu is a Chinese artist with 1,102 auction lots recorded since 1996, median price $7,989. 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 Zhao Puchu sold in 2026 for $33,963, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Zhao Puchu work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Zhao Puchu work worth?

Across 800 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zhao Puchu work is $7,989.

The median Zhao Puchu work on paper sells for $10,615 across 432 lots.

The median Zhao Puchu print sells for $436 across 3 lots.

The median Zhao Puchu painting sells for $3,265 across 3 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Zhao Puchu work on papers typically sell for $2,427–$25,035 (the middle half of 274 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Zhao Puchu work on papers typically sell for $6,036–$20,193 (the middle half of 92 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 3 | $436‡ | $5,237‡ | — | 2023-03-27 |
| Paintings | 3 | $3,265 | $3,332 | — | 2026-04-28 |
| Works on Paper | 442 | $10,615‡ | $556,174‡ | 97.7% | 2026-09-15 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 32 | $123,525†‡ | $556,174‡ | — | 2024-06-08 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Zhao Puchu's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $436. Paintings (3 lots) median $3,265, record $3,332. A typical Zhao Puchu painting sells for around 7.5× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 32 lots) the median is $123,525.

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 92 | $6,036–$20,193‡ | $11,294‡ | $556,174‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 274 | $2,427–$25,035‡ | $9,448‡ | $165,044 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 34 | $24,089–$160,511‡ | $83,343‡ | $431,028‡ |

‡ 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 | $556,174‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $431,028‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $5,237‡ |
| Paintings | 2013 | $3,332 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $3,265 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $436‡ |

‡ 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 Puchu worth?

Across 800 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zhao Puchu work is $7,989. The median Zhao Puchu work on paper sells for $10,615 across 432 lots. The median Zhao Puchu print sells for $436 across 3 lots. The median Zhao Puchu painting sells for $3,265 across 3 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Zhao Puchu work on papers typically sell for $2,427–$25,035 (the middle half of 274 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Zhao Puchu work on papers typically sell for $6,036–$20,193 (the middle half of 92 sold 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 Zhao Puchu work on paper?

Based on 432 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Zhao Puchu work on paper is $10,615. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Zhao Puchu work on paper is $556,174. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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

Based on 274 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Zhao Puchu work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $9,448, 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 small Zhao Puchu work on paper?

Based on 92 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Zhao Puchu work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $11,294, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Zhao Puchu's auction record is $556,174, 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 Puchu auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/zhao-puchu (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.