> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/zhou-sicong-2 · updated 2026-11-02

# Zhou Sicong (1939–1996)

## What is Zhou Sicong’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 546 auction results for Zhou Sicong at 15 houses since 1997. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,541 including buyer’s premium (middle half $649–$4,450, n=72). The auction record is $627,845 for The Plateau (2021, Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Plateau, 1990 | Ink and color on paper | $627,845 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2021 |
| 2 | Cao Xueqin writing in the wilderness, 1980年作 | 设色纸本 | $283,829 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2011 |
| 3 | Harvest | 设色纸本 | $214,176 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jul 2011 |
| 4 | 少女 镜心 | 设色纸本 | $128,505 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jul 2011 |
| 5 | Sisters, 1977 | Hanging scroll | $103,802 | Beijing Ginza Auction (北京银座拍卖) | Dec 2013 |
| 6 | 墨荷 镜心 | 纸本 | $94,460 | China Guardian (中国嘉德) | Jun 2015 |
| 7 | 蕉荫小栖, 1983年作 | 设色纸本 | $88,216 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Feb 2015 |
| 8 | 汲水图, 1979年作 | 设色纸本 | $77,303 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2014 |
| 9 | 高原春迟, 1983年作 | 设色纸本 | $74,926 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2019 |
| 10 | 朝雾 镜心 | 设色纸本 | $73,750 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Oct 2012 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 58 | $8,864 |
| Paintings | 73 | $5,716 |
| Works on paper | 30 | $3,639 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 108 | $6,277 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 21 | $2,749 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $2,560 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 546 results from 15 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Zhou Sicong is a Chinese artist with 757 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $13,415. 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 Sicong is recorded as sold in 2025 for $15,248; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Zhou Sicong work worth?

Across 546 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zhou Sicong work is $13,415.

The median Zhou Sicong painting sells for $15,484 across 245 lots.

The median Zhou Sicong work on paper sells for $4,504 across 50 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Zhou Sicong paintings typically sell for $7,125–$45,594 (the middle half of 169 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Zhou Sicong paintings typically sell for $3,278–$21,859 (the middle half of 45 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 251 | $15,484‡ | $2.5M‡ | 97.6% | 2026-09-17 |
| Works on Paper | 51 | $4,504‡ | $2.7M‡ | — | 2026-07-19 |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | — | 2014-12-17 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 29 | $169,028‡ | $2.7M‡ | — | 2021-12-03 |

‡ 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) | 45 | $3,278–$21,859‡ | $10,372‡ | $49,819‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 169 | $7,125–$45,594‡ | $19,296‡ | $355,848‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $64,594–$207,899‡ | $78,532‡ | $2.5M‡ |

‡ 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) | 7 | $3,118–$18,378‡ | $8,649‡ | $33,350‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 37 | $2,036–$10,056‡ | $4,435‡ | $627,845 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $2.7M‡ |
| Paintings | 2011 | $2.5M‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $627,845 |
| Paintings | 2011 | $355,848‡ |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 Sicong worth?

Across 546 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zhou Sicong work is $13,415. The median Zhou Sicong painting sells for $15,484 across 245 lots. The median Zhou Sicong work on paper sells for $4,504 across 50 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Zhou Sicong paintings typically sell for $7,125–$45,594 (the middle half of 169 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Zhou Sicong paintings typically sell for $3,278–$21,859 (the middle half of 45 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 Zhou Sicong painting?

Based on 245 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Zhou Sicong painting is $15,484. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Zhou Sicong's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Zhou Sicong painting is $2,490,937. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a Zhou Sicong work on paper?

Based on 50 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Zhou Sicong work on paper is $4,504. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Zhou Sicong's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Zhou Sicong work on paper is $2,668,862. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a medium Zhou Sicong painting?

Based on 169 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Zhou Sicong painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $19,296, 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 small Zhou Sicong painting?

Based on 45 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Zhou Sicong painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $10,372, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Zhou Sicong's auction record?

Zhou Sicong's auction record is $2,668,862, set in 2011. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Zhou Sicong auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/zhou-sicong-2 (updated 2026-11-02).

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.