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

# Zheng Wuchang (1894–1952)

Zheng Wuchang is a Chinese artist with 65 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $19,145.

A work by Zheng Wuchang sold in 2025 for $19,584, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Zheng Wuchang work worth?

Across 57 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zheng Wuchang work is $19,145.

The median Zheng Wuchang work on paper sells for $19,338 across 50 lots.

The median Zheng Wuchang painting sells for $20,964 across 3 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 4 | $20,964 | $25,802 | 75% | 2024-11-29 |
| Works on Paper | 54 | $19,338 | $136,679 | 92.6% | 2026-08-04 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $116,450 | $136,679 | — | 2020-10-08 |

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 16 | $7,116–$19,274 | $11,597 | $121,932 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $4,096–$17,729 | $6,437 | $28,141 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $136,679 |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $126,431 |
| Paintings | 2009 | $25,802 |
| Paintings | 2009 | $20,964 |

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 Zheng Wuchang worth?

Across 57 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zheng Wuchang work is $19,145. The median Zheng Wuchang work on paper sells for $19,338 across 50 lots. The median Zheng Wuchang painting sells for $20,964 across 3 lots.

### What is the average price of a Zheng Wuchang work on paper?

Based on 50 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Zheng Wuchang work on paper is $19,338.

### What is Zheng Wuchang's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Zheng Wuchang work on paper is $136,679.

### What is the average price of a medium Zheng Wuchang work on paper?

Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Zheng Wuchang work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $11,597, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Zheng Wuchang's auction record?

Zheng Wuchang's auction record is $136,679, set in 2014.

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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, “Zheng Wuchang auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/zheng-wuchang (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.