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# Zhi Ci'an (1904–1974)

Zhi Ci'an is a Chinese artist with 14 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $20,404. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Zhi Ci'an sold in 2025 for $25,837, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Zhi Ci'an work worth?

Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zhi Ci'an work is $20,404.

The median Zhi Ci'an sculpture sells for $21,119 across 2 lots.

The median Zhi Ci'an work on paper sells for $11,190 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 1 | $11,190‡ | $11,190‡ | — | 2023-07-07 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $21,119‡ | $40,000 | — | 2022-06-26 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2017 | $40,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $11,190‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $2,238‡ |

‡ 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 Zhi Ci'an worth?

Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zhi Ci'an work is $20,404. The median Zhi Ci'an sculpture sells for $21,119 across 2 lots. The median Zhi Ci'an work on paper sells for $11,190 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Zhi Ci'an's auction record?

Zhi Ci'an's auction record is $47,906, set in 2019.

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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.