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

# Zhao Yunhe (1874–1955)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 478 auction results for Zhao Yunhe at 20 houses since 1995. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,390 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,626–$6,036, n=20). The auction record is $38,580 for AUTUMN FLOWERS AND ROCK (2011, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AUTUMN FLOWERS AND ROCK, 1924 | Ink and colour on paper, hanging scroll | $38,580 | Sotheby's | Apr 2011 |
| 2 | Plum Blossom/ Bamboo/ Lotus/ Chinese Cabbage, 1874 | Ink | $22,431 | Christie's | Nov 2017 |
| 3 | Dongli jiashe tu | Hanging scroll | $19,058 | China Sungari International Auction (中贸圣佳国际拍卖) | Dec 2005 |
| 4 | Pine and Chrysanthemum, 1917 | Ink and color on paper | $17,916 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Oct 2020 |
| 5 | Peaches of Longevity, 1942 | Ink and colour on paper, hanging scroll | $17,842 | Sotheby's | Oct 2023 |
| 6 | PLUM BLOSSOMS AND ROCK, 1923 | Ink and colour on paper, hanging scroll | $16,097 | Sotheby's | Apr 2013 |
| 7 | Flowers | 设色纸本 | $12,294 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Mar 2009 |
| 8 | Lotus Pond, 1944 | Ink and colour on paper, hanging scroll | $12,165 | Sotheby's | Oct 2023 |
| 9 | Full Court Fragrance, 1943 | Ink and color on paper | $9,340 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jul 2026 |
| 10 | 清供雅致, 1933年作 | 设色纸本 | $9,120 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Apr 2012 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 18 | $5,469 |
| Other | 49 | $2,951 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 30 | $3,651 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 5 | $3,176 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $2,910 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 478 results from 20 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Zhao Yunhe is a Chinese artist with 616 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $3,711. 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 Yunhe sold in 2026 for $9,340, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Zhao Yunhe work worth?

Across 478 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zhao Yunhe work is $3,711.

The median Zhao Yunhe work on paper sells for $3,599 across 64 lots.

The median Zhao Yunhe painting sells for $2,875 across 26 lots.

The median Zhao Yunhe sculpture sells for $1,626 across 4 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 | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 31 | $2,875†‡ | $24,504‡ | 83.9% | 2022-01-27 |
| Works on Paper | 68 | $3,599‡ | $38,580 | 94.1% | 2026-07-20 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 4 | $1,626 | $1,626 | — | 2025-12-07 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 8 | $27,770‡ | $38,580 | — | 2017-11-28 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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 | $1,421–$8,363‡ | $4,305‡ | $11,233 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 18 | $2,664–$6,602‡ | $3,814‡ | $22,431 |

‡ 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 | $38,580 |
| Paintings | 2005 | $24,504‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $22,431 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $5,812‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $1,626 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $1,626 |

‡ 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 Yunhe worth?

Across 478 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zhao Yunhe work is $3,711. The median Zhao Yunhe work on paper sells for $3,599 across 64 lots. The median Zhao Yunhe painting sells for $2,875 across 26 lots. The median Zhao Yunhe sculpture sells for $1,626 across 4 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 Yunhe work on paper?

Based on 64 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Zhao Yunhe work on paper is $3,599. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Zhao Yunhe work on paper is $38,580.

### What is the average price of a Zhao Yunhe painting?

Based on 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Zhao Yunhe painting is $2,875. 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 Zhao Yunhe's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Zhao Yunhe painting is $24,504. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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

Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Zhao Yunhe work on paper (large (over 120 cm)) is $3,814, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Zhao Yunhe's auction record is $38,580, set in 2011.

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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 Yunhe auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/zhao-yunhe (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.