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

# Zhao Zhitian (b. 1940)

Zhao Zhitian is a Chinese artist with 9 auction lots recorded since 1996, median price $497. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Zhao Zhitian sold in 2023 for $669, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Zhao Zhitian work worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zhao Zhitian work is $497.

The median Zhao Zhitian painting sells for $497 across 4 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 | 4 | $497‡ | $949‡ | — | 2025-11-27 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2014 | $949‡ |
| Paintings | 2023 | $669 |

‡ 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 Zhitian worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zhao Zhitian work is $497. The median Zhao Zhitian painting sells for $497 across 4 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Zhao Zhitian's auction record is $949, set in 2014. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Zhao Zhitian auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/zhao-zhitian (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.