Huang Zhou (1925–1997)
What is Huang Zhou’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 2,388 auction results for Huang Zhou at 33 houses since 1996. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,844 including buyer’s premium (middle half $737–$11,334, n=211). The auction record is $5,538,433 for Horse Training (2021, 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 | Horse Training, 1976 | Ink and color on paper | $5,538,433 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2021 |
| 2 | 驼背上的小学生, 1987年作 | 设色纸本 | $2,662,214 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2011 |
| 3 | 日夜想念毛主席, 1976年作 | 设色纸本 | $2,460,395 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2010 |
| 4 | HORSE RIDING | Ink and colour on paper | $2,403,540 | Christie's | May 2005 |
| 5 | Feeding Lamb, 1981 | Ink and color on paper | $2,040,495 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2021 |
| 6 | 群驴图, 1964年作 | 水墨纸本 | $1,863,550 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2011 |
| 7 | 育羔图, 1981 | 设色纸本 | $1,855,552 | China Guardian (中国嘉德) | Nov 2010 |
| 8 | Uncle Kurban Tulum, 1976 | Ink and color on paper, hanging scroll | $1,795,893 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2025 |
| 9 | 上学图, 1962年作 | 设色纸本 | $1,613,533 | Beijing Rongbao Auction (北京荣宝拍卖) | Dec 2017 |
| 10 | Xinjiang Dance, 1975年作 | 设色纸本 | $1,540,213 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2011 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 246 | $36,780 |
| Paintings | 281 | $18,182 |
| Works on paper | 132 | $15,295 |
| Prints | 5 | $3,054 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 62 | $236,467 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 403 | $25,114 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 84 | $7,713 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 2,388 results from 33 houses · How we compute these figures
Huang Zhou is a Chinese artist with 3,068 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $29,197. 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 Huang Zhou sold in 2026 for $37,359, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Huang Zhou on OpeningBid →What is a Huang Zhou work worth?
Across 2,387 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Huang Zhou work is $29,197.
The median Huang Zhou painting sells for $27,554 across 897 lots.
The median Huang Zhou work on paper sells for $22,007 across 422 lots.
The median Huang Zhou print sells for $1,488 across 6 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Huang Zhou paintings typically sell for $13,203–$85,052 (the middle half of 491 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Huang Zhou work on papers typically sell for $9,321–$50,316 (the middle half of 256 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 6 | $1,488 | $1,488 | — | 2026-05-11 |
| Paintings | 923 | $27,554†‡ | $6.4M‡ | 97.2% | 2026-09-17 |
| Works on Paper | 433 | $22,007†‡ | $2.4M | 97.5% | 2026-09-15 |
| Photography | 4 | $22,255†‡ | $42,538‡ | — | 2025-12-13 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 426 | $267,777†‡ | $6.4M‡ | — | 2026-04-15 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Huang Zhou's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (6 lots) median $1,488. Paintings (923 lots) median $27,554, record $6,383,441. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Huang Zhou painting sells for around 19× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 426 lots) the median is $267,777.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 163 | $6,518–$23,176†‡ | $12,100†‡ | $148,313‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 491 | $13,203–$85,052†‡ | $33,232†‡ | $2.2M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 79 | $111,204–$1.1M†‡ | $454,287†‡ | $6.4M‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 52 | $5,229–$15,719‡ | $9,065‡ | $835,808‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 256 | $9,321–$50,316‡ | $23,418‡ | $2.4M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 65 | $17,096–$415,947†‡ | $82,026†‡ | $2M |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 | $6.4M‡ |
| Paintings | 2014 | $6.1M‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $2.4M |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $2M |
| Photography | 2024 | $42,538‡ |
| Photography | 2025 | $1,971† |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $1,488 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 Huang Zhou worth?
Across 2,387 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Huang Zhou work is $29,197. The median Huang Zhou painting sells for $27,554 across 897 lots. The median Huang Zhou work on paper sells for $22,007 across 422 lots. The median Huang Zhou print sells for $1,488 across 6 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Huang Zhou paintings typically sell for $13,203–$85,052 (the middle half of 491 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Huang Zhou work on papers typically sell for $9,321–$50,316 (the middle half of 256 sold 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 Huang Zhou painting?
Based on 897 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Huang Zhou painting is $27,554. 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 Huang Zhou's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Huang Zhou painting is $6,383,441. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Huang Zhou work on paper?
Based on 422 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Huang Zhou work on paper is $22,007. 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 Huang Zhou's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Huang Zhou work on paper is $2,403,540.
What is the average price of a medium Huang Zhou painting?
Based on 491 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Huang Zhou painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $33,232, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 medium Huang Zhou work on paper?
Based on 256 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Huang Zhou work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $23,418, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Huang Zhou's auction record?
Huang Zhou's auction record is $6,383,441, set in 2015. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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