Zhou Lianxia (1909–2000)
What is Zhou Lianxia’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 88 auction results for Zhou Lianxia at 11 houses since 2002. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,073 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,012–$4,310, n=10). The auction record is $32,439 for Peach Blossoms (2023, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Peach Blossoms | Ink and colour on silk, circular fan leaf, framed | $32,439 | Sotheby's | Oct 2023 |
| 2 | Zhongni-style guqin for Zhou Lianxia's private use, Qing dynasty | Lacquer on wood with deer horn powder, mother-of-pearl inlays | $30,138 | Xiling Yinshe Auction (西泠印社拍卖) | Jul 2024 |
| 3 | PERCHES UNDER THE PEACH BLOSSOMS, 1954 | Ink and colour on silk, hanging scroll | $17,742 | Sotheby's | Oct 2009 |
| 4 | Magu Cai Yao Tu, 1977 | Color on paper | $17,409 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Feb 2023 |
| 5 | 仕女, 1948年作 | 设色纸本 | $10,384 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2013 |
| 6 | 寿山石、蜜蜡周鍊霞自用印二方 | Shoushan stone and amber | $7,926 | Xiling Yinshe Auction (西泠印社拍卖) | Jul 2024 |
| 7 | Magu Presenting The Peaches of Immortality, 1946 | Ink and color on silk | $6,532 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2025 |
| 8 | Diaochan, 1982 | Mirror frame | $5,617 | Duoyunxuan Auction (上海朵云轩拍卖) | Jul 2025 |
| 9 | Calligraphy Couplet in Regular Script, 1956 | Calligraphy couplet | $4,806 | Bonhams | Nov 2017 |
| 10 | 田家风味·行书, 1942 | 设色纸本、水墨纸本 | $4,658 | China Guardian (中国嘉德) | Mar 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 8 | $4,036 |
| Other | 11 | $3,172 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $3,219 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 6 | $3,177 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 88 results from 11 houses · How we compute these figures
Zhou Lianxia is a Chinese artist with 115 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $3,837. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Zhou Lianxia sold in 2026 for $4,658, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
See the full Zhou Lianxia record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Zhou Lianxia on OpeningBid →What is a Zhou Lianxia work worth?
Across 88 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zhou Lianxia work is $3,837.
The median Zhou Lianxia work on paper sells for $4,658 across 16 lots.
The median Zhou Lianxia painting sells for $2,480 across 10 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 | 12 | $2,480‡ | $17,409 | 83.3% | 2025-12-28 |
| Works on Paper | 18 | $4,658‡ | $32,439 | 88.9% | 2026-03-23 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $32,439 |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $17,742 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $17,409 |
| Paintings | 2006 | $16,509‡ |
‡ 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 Lianxia worth?
Across 88 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zhou Lianxia work is $3,837. The median Zhou Lianxia work on paper sells for $4,658 across 16 lots. The median Zhou Lianxia painting sells for $2,480 across 10 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Zhou Lianxia work on paper?
Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Zhou Lianxia work on paper is $4,658. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Zhou Lianxia's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Zhou Lianxia work on paper is $32,439.
What is the average price of a Zhou Lianxia painting?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Zhou Lianxia painting is $2,480. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Zhou Lianxia's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Zhou Lianxia painting is $17,409.
What is Zhou Lianxia's auction record?
Zhou Lianxia's auction record is $79,765, set in 2015. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
See the full Zhou Lianxia record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Zhou Lianxia on OpeningBid →