Zhou Bichu (1903–1995)
Zhou Bichu is a Chinese artist with 48 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $47,678. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Zhou Bichu sold in 2025 for $79,962, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Zhou Bichu on OpeningBid →What is a Zhou Bichu work worth?
Across 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zhou Bichu work is $47,678.
The median Zhou Bichu painting sells for $35,444 across 17 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 | 19 | $35,444‡ | $185,497 | 89.5% | 2025-06-07 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $155,465‡ | $185,497 | — | 2017-10-02 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $28,660–$141,945‡ | $79,962‡ | $185,497 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2015 | $185,497 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $166,164 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Zhou Bichu worth?
Across 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zhou Bichu work is $47,678. The median Zhou Bichu painting sells for $35,444 across 17 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Zhou Bichu painting?
Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Zhou Bichu painting is $35,444. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Zhou Bichu's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Zhou Bichu painting is $185,497.
What is the average price of a medium Zhou Bichu painting?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Zhou Bichu painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $79,962, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Zhou Bichu's auction record?
Zhou Bichu's auction record is $185,497, set in 2015.
See the full Zhou Bichu record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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