Zhou Yuanliang (1904–1995)
What is Zhou Yuanliang’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 53 auction results for Zhou Yuanliang at 11 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $487 including buyer’s premium (middle half $325–$1,470, n=5). The auction record is $15,099 for Jiangcun Guimu (2013, Beijing Ginza Auction (北京银座拍卖)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jiangcun Guimu | Hanging scroll | $15,099 | Beijing Ginza Auction (北京银座拍卖) | Dec 2013 |
| 2 | The Misty Mountains, 1904 | Hanging scroll, ink and colour on paper | $13,705 | Christie's | Mar 2007 |
| 3 | 携琴访友, 1942年作 | 设色纸本 | $9,343 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2014 |
| 4 | 暮霭春烟, 1942年作 | 设色纸本 | $8,354 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2016 |
| 5 | 丰沙新姿 (Landscape 镜心) | Ink and color on paper | $4,764 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | May 2024 |
| 6 | 漓江雨景, 1987 | 设色纸本 | $4,418 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jul 2023 |
| 7 | 云山图·飞天图成扇 镜心 | Ink on fan mounting | $3,944 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Oct 2018 |
| 8 | Yellow Sea, Clouds and Pines, 1977年作 | 设色纸本 | $1,640 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Mar 2006 |
| 9 | Jiuhua Caicha, 1960 | Hanging scroll | $1,600 | Beijing Ginza Auction (北京银座拍卖) | Jun 2025 |
| 10 | Mountains and Clouds, 1981 | Ink on paper | $1,470 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 5 | $4,764 |
| Works on paper | 5 | $1,470 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $8,354 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 6 | $406 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 53 results from 11 houses · How we compute these figures
Zhou Yuanliang is a Chinese artist with 82 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $2,747. 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 Yuanliang sold in 2024 for $4,764, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 53 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zhou Yuanliang work is $2,747.
The median Zhou Yuanliang painting sells for $4,527 across 18 lots.
The median Zhou Yuanliang work on paper sells for $1,857 across 11 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 | 18 | $4,527‡ | $86,458‡ | — | 2025-11-27 |
| Works on Paper | 14 | $1,857‡ | $13,705 | 78.6% | 2025-12-17 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $730–$3,824‡ | $2,154‡ | $4,637‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $8,848–$17,177‡ | $10,091‡ | $86,458‡ |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $323–$3,832‡ | $1,248‡ | $6,994‡ |
‡ 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 | 2016 | $86,458‡ |
| Paintings | 2019 | $21,760‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $13,705 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $6,994‡ |
‡ 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 Yuanliang worth?
Across 53 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zhou Yuanliang work is $2,747. The median Zhou Yuanliang painting sells for $4,527 across 18 lots. The median Zhou Yuanliang work on paper sells for $1,857 across 11 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 Yuanliang painting?
Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Zhou Yuanliang painting is $4,527. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Zhou Yuanliang's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Zhou Yuanliang painting is $86,458. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Zhou Yuanliang work on paper?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Zhou Yuanliang work on paper is $1,857. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Zhou Yuanliang's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Zhou Yuanliang work on paper is $13,705.
What is Zhou Yuanliang's auction record?
Zhou Yuanliang's auction record is $86,458, set in 2016. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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