Zhou Changgu (1929–1985)
What is Zhou Changgu’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 101 auction results for Zhou Changgu at 12 houses since 1999. Over the last 24 months the median price was $849 including buyer’s premium (middle half $287–$1,449, n=6). The auction record is $40,803 for Banna Scenery (2005, 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 | Banna Scenery | 设色纸本 | $40,803 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Nov 2005 |
| 2 | 桃花少女 镜心 | 设色纸本 | $37,220 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Aug 2014 |
| 3 | 少女与马, 1975年作 | 设色纸本 | $31,615 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2006 |
| 4 | 少女与羊 | 设色纸本 | $27,324 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jan 2012 |
| 5 | 野炊图 | 笺纸设色 | $7,502 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jul 2013 |
| 6 | 放羊图 | Hanging scroll | $5,670 | Shanghai Jiatai | Oct 2013 |
| 7 | 江东二乔 | 设色纸本 | $4,641 | Beijing Rongbao Auction (北京荣宝拍卖) | Apr 2017 |
| 8 | 周昌谷自用青田石章 | Qingtians stone seal | $4,593 | Xiling Yinshe Auction (西泠印社拍卖) | Dec 2009 |
| 9 | Jingxin | Ink on paper | $3,866 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jul 2023 |
| 10 | Dai Minority Girl | Ink and color on paper | $3,396 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jul 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 13 | $1,583 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $7,502 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 7 | $3,866 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 101 results from 12 houses · How we compute these figures
Zhou Changgu is a Chinese artist with 132 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $3,631. 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 Zhou Changgu sold in 2025 for a hammer price of $9,034 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Zhou Changgu on OpeningBid →What is a Zhou Changgu work worth?
Across 101 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zhou Changgu work is $3,631.
The median Zhou Changgu painting sells for $9,419 across 15 lots.
The median Zhou Changgu work on paper sells for $3,396 across 7 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 | 15 | $9,419‡ | $37,220 | — | 2022-01-12 |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $3,396‡ | $6,472‡ | 87.5% | 2026-07-20 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $40,803‡ | $122,139‡ | — | 2014-08-02 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $4,177–$9,157‡ | $7,502‡ | $37,220 |
‡ 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 | 2014 | $37,220 |
| Paintings | 2006 | $31,615 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $6,472‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $3,866 |
‡ 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 Zhou Changgu worth?
Across 101 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zhou Changgu work is $3,631. The median Zhou Changgu painting sells for $9,419 across 15 lots. The median Zhou Changgu work on paper sells for $3,396 across 7 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 Zhou Changgu painting?
Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Zhou Changgu painting is $9,419. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Zhou Changgu's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Zhou Changgu painting is $37,220.
What is Zhou Changgu's auction record?
Zhou Changgu's auction record is $122,139, set in 2010. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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