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

# 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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.

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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, “Zhou Bichu auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/zhou-bichu (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.