> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/zhao-zhao · updated 2026-11-01

# Zhao Zhao (b. 1982)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 39 auction results for Zhao Zhao at 5 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $17,952 including buyer’s premium (middle half $9,369–$29,059, n=8). The auction record is $112,151 for Constellations (2017, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Constellations, 2016 | Oil paint | $112,151 | Christie's | Nov 2017 |
| 2 | Sky No. 19, 2014 | Painting | $97,446 | Phillips | Jun 2021 |
| 3 | Sky No. 19 | Painting | $97,446 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Jun 2021 |
| 4 | Constellation, 2015 | Oil paint | $87,629 | Christie's | May 2018 |
| 5 | Sky | — | $64,205 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Jul 2022 |
| 6 | Sky No. 17, 2013 | Painting | $56,179 | Phillips | Jun 2022 |
| 7 | Constellation | Oil on canvas | $55,159 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Oct 2023 |
| 8 | Sky No.22, 2013 | Oil paint | $52,022 | Phillips | Dec 2020 |
| 9 | Sky No.22 | Painting | $52,022 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Dec 2020 |
| 10 | Sky No. 6, 2014 | Painting | $51,937 | Phillips | Mar 2024 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 31 | $33,710 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 30 | $36,447 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 5 | $22,702 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 39 results from 5 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Zhao Zhao is a Chinese artist with 44 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $29,098.

A work by Zhao Zhao sold in 2025 for $39,183, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Zhao Zhao work worth?

Across 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zhao Zhao work is $29,098.

The median Zhao Zhao painting sells for $33,710 across 32 lots.

The median Zhao Zhao sculpture sells for $3,046 across 2 lots.

Large (over 120 cm) Zhao Zhao paintings typically sell for $27,843–$52,806 (the middle half of 24 sold lots).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 36 | $33,710 | $112,151 | 88.9% | 2025-11-27 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $3,046 | $5,137 | — | 2023-11-23 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $22,702–$23,891 | $22,824 | $48,463 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 24 | $27,843–$52,806 | $41,342 | $112,151 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2017 | $112,151 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $97,446 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $5,137 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $955 |

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 Zhao worth?

Across 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zhao Zhao work is $29,098. The median Zhao Zhao painting sells for $33,710 across 32 lots. The median Zhao Zhao sculpture sells for $3,046 across 2 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Zhao Zhao paintings typically sell for $27,843–$52,806 (the middle half of 24 sold lots).

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

Based on 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Zhao Zhao painting is $33,710.

### What is Zhao Zhao's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Zhao Zhao painting is $112,151.

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

Based on 24 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Zhao Zhao painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $41,342, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

Zhao Zhao's auction record is $112,151, set in 2017.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Zhao Zhao auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/zhao-zhao (updated 2026-11-01).

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.