Zhou Shaohua (b. 1929)
What is Zhou Shaohua’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 141 auction results for Zhou Shaohua at 7 houses since 2004. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,038 including buyer’s premium (middle half $849–$2,802, n=10). The auction record is $605,944 for 横断山新篇 镜心 (2017, 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 | 横断山新篇 镜心, 2002年作 | 设色纸本 | $605,944 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Nov 2017 |
| 2 | 更喜岷山千里雪, 2008年作 | 设色纸本 | $110,433 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2014 |
| 3 | Qiu Suo Ji | 设色纸本 | $93,226 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jan 2014 |
| 4 | 梦笔母亲河, 2001年作 | 设色纸本 | $79,902 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Apr 2016 |
| 5 | 黄河东渡 镜心, 2011年作 | 设色纸本 | $50,424 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Aug 2015 |
| 6 | 红土高原 镜心, 2013年作 | 设色纸本 | $50,123 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2016 |
| 7 | 思乡望秋叶, 2014年作 | 设色纸本 | $46,166 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Apr 2016 |
| 8 | 天山 镜心, 2002年作 | 设色纸本 | $46,157 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jan 2015 |
| 9 | 红雨落秋江, 2001年作 | 设色纸本 | $43,983 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Nov 2016 |
| 10 | Kunlun Jixue, 1985年作 | 设色纸本 | $39,922 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Nov 2015 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 10 | $31,365 |
| Paintings | 20 | $27,577 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 23 | $27,935 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $2,038 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 141 results from 7 houses · How we compute these figures
Zhou Shaohua is a Chinese artist with 161 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $33,217. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Zhou Shaohua is recorded as sold in 2023 for $63,337; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 141 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zhou Shaohua work is $33,217.
The median Zhou Shaohua painting sells for $38,228 across 94 lots.
The median Zhou Shaohua work on paper sells for $1,173 across 6 lots.
The median Zhou Shaohua print sells for $3,145 across 2 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Zhou Shaohua paintings typically sell for $21,578–$61,669 (the middle half of 78 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $3,145‡ | $3,595‡ | — | 2015-11-01 |
| Paintings | 94 | $38,228‡ | $521,570‡ | — | 2026-07-20 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $1,173‡ | $2,212 | — | 2026-07-20 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 17 | $200,741‡ | $605,944 | — | 2022-07-27 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Zhou Shaohua's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $3,145. Paintings (94 lots) median $38,228, record $521,570. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Zhou Shaohua painting sells for around 12× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 17 lots) the median is $200,741.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $12,801–$33,765‡ | $20,292‡ | $39,922 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 78 | $21,578–$61,669‡ | $39,016‡ | $310,938‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 10 | $21,110–$155,199‡ | $50,750‡ | $521,570‡ |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $849–$2,038 | $849 | $2,212 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2017 | $521,570‡ |
| Paintings | 2019 | $310,938‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $3,595‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $2,696‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $2,212 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $2,038 |
‡ 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 Shaohua worth?
Across 141 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zhou Shaohua work is $33,217. The median Zhou Shaohua painting sells for $38,228 across 94 lots. The median Zhou Shaohua work on paper sells for $1,173 across 6 lots. The median Zhou Shaohua print sells for $3,145 across 2 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Zhou Shaohua paintings typically sell for $21,578–$61,669 (the middle half of 78 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Zhou Shaohua painting?
Based on 94 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Zhou Shaohua painting is $38,228. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Zhou Shaohua's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Zhou Shaohua painting is $521,570. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium Zhou Shaohua painting?
Based on 78 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Zhou Shaohua painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $39,016, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a large Zhou Shaohua painting?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Zhou Shaohua painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $50,750, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Zhou Shaohua's auction record?
Zhou Shaohua's auction record is $605,944, set in 2017.
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