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

# Zhou Yuanliang (1904–1995)

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

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.

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

| # | 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 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 5 | $4,764 |
| Works on paper | 5 | $1,470 |

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

| 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](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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.

## What is a Zhou Yuanliang work 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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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 Yuanliang auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/zhou-yuanliang (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.