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# Zhou Tianqiu (1514–1595)

Zhou Tianqiu is a Chinese artist with 37 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $14,531. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Zhou Tianqiu is recorded as sold in 2024 for $33,085; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Zhou Tianqiu work worth?

Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zhou Tianqiu work is $14,531.

The median Zhou Tianqiu work on paper sells for $30,535 across 13 lots.

The median Zhou Tianqiu painting sells for $7,840 across 2 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 | 2 | $7,840‡ | $14,531‡ | — | 2020-12-07 |
| Works on Paper | 13 | $30,535‡ | $142,120‡ | — | 2022-07-27 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $132,125‡ | $142,120‡ | — | 2020-10-08 |

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

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $14,718–$132,125‡ | $113,804‡ | $142,120‡ |

‡ 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 | 2012 | $142,120‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $132,125‡ |
| Paintings | 2020 | $14,531‡ |
| Paintings | 2009 | $1,148‡ |

‡ 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 Tianqiu worth?

Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zhou Tianqiu work is $14,531. The median Zhou Tianqiu work on paper sells for $30,535 across 13 lots. The median Zhou Tianqiu painting sells for $7,840 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Zhou Tianqiu work on paper is $30,535. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Zhou Tianqiu work on paper is $142,120. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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

Zhou Tianqiu's auction record is $142,120, set in 2012. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Zhou Tianqiu auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/zhou-tianqiu-2 (updated 2026-11-01).

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.