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# Zhao Zhimin (b. 1946)

Zhao Zhimin is a Chinese artist with 37 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $2,118. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Zhao Zhimin is recorded as sold in 2025 for $7,611; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Zhao Zhimin work worth?

Across 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zhao Zhimin work is $2,118.

The median Zhao Zhimin work on paper sells for $3,726 across 7 lots.

The median Zhao Zhimin painting sells for $1,651 across 5 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 | 5 | $1,651‡ | $5,250‡ | — | 2014-06-02 |
| Works on Paper | 7 | $3,726 | $40,879 | — | 2022-12-07 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 1999 | $40,879 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $6,472 |
| Paintings | 2009 | $5,250‡ |
| Paintings | 2014 | $1,656 |

‡ 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 Zhimin worth?

Across 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zhao Zhimin work is $2,118. The median Zhao Zhimin work on paper sells for $3,726 across 7 lots. The median Zhao Zhimin painting sells for $1,651 across 5 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Zhao Zhimin's auction record is $40,879, set in 1999.

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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.