Zheng Mukang
What is Zheng Mukang’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 281 auction results for Zheng Mukang at 13 houses since 1995. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,625 including buyer’s premium (middle half $840–$5,976, n=15). The auction record is $22,656 for 柳荫仕女 (2013, Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 柳荫仕女, 1944、1953年作 | 设色纸本 | $22,656 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2013 |
| 2 | 庆丰收, 1974 | 立轴 | $20,456 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Oct 2014 |
| 3 | Beauty by a Banana Plant; Calligraphy, 1943-1944 | Ink and colour on paper; ink on paper, folding fan | $19,608 | Sotheby's | Jun 2026 |
| 4 | Portrait of Chen Sanli and Zhu Xiaozang, 1901 | Ink and colour on paper, scroll | $16,334 | Bonhams | Apr 2026 |
| 5 | 读报声中选种忙, 1964 | 设色纸本 (color on paper) | $9,605 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Aug 2025 |
| 6 | 柳荫听鹂 | 设色纸本 | $8,339 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Apr 2017 |
| 7 | 幽思图, 1929年作 | 设色纸本 | $8,204 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Mar 2010 |
| 8 | 无量寿佛, 1946 | 镜心 | $7,220 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Oct 2014 |
| 9 | 柳下情思, 1945年作 | 设色纸本 | $6,943 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jul 2010 |
| 10 | 蕉荫仕女, 1945 | Hanging scroll | $6,645 | Duoyunxuan Auction (上海朵云轩拍卖) | Jul 2005 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 5 | $9,605 |
| Other | 22 | $3,729 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 9 | $5,226 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 281 results from 13 houses · How we compute these figures
Zheng Mukang is a Chinese artist with 338 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $2,475. 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 Zheng Mukang sold in 2026 for $19,608, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Zheng Mukang on OpeningBid →What is a Zheng Mukang work worth?
Across 281 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zheng Mukang work is $2,475.
The median Zheng Mukang painting sells for $1,392 across 26 lots.
The median Zheng Mukang work on paper sells for $4,581 across 23 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 27 | $1,392‡ | $13,613‡ | 96.3% | 2026-09-12 |
| Works on Paper | 24 | $4,581‡ | $19,608 | 95.8% | 2026-06-16 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $20,032 | $22,656 | — | 2026-06-16 |
‡ 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 | $1,639–$8,510‡ | $4,581‡ | $16,334 |
‡ 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 | 2026 | $19,608 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $16,334 |
| Paintings | 2005 | $13,613‡ |
| Paintings | 2020 | $6,118‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Zheng Mukang worth?
Across 281 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zheng Mukang work is $2,475. The median Zheng Mukang painting sells for $1,392 across 26 lots. The median Zheng Mukang work on paper sells for $4,581 across 23 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 Zheng Mukang painting?
Based on 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Zheng Mukang painting is $1,392. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Zheng Mukang's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Zheng Mukang painting is $13,613. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Zheng Mukang work on paper?
Based on 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Zheng Mukang work on paper is $4,581. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Zheng Mukang's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Zheng Mukang work on paper is $19,608.
What is Zheng Mukang's auction record?
Zheng Mukang's auction record is $22,656, set in 2013.
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