> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/zhou-zhewen-2 · updated 2026-11-01

# Zhou Zhewen (1916–2001)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 15 auction results for Zhou Zhewen at 3 houses since 2012. Over the last 24 months the median price was $800 including buyer’s premium (middle half $765–$832, n=9). The auction record is $2,168 for Three Carved Soapstone Seals (2025, Bonhams). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Three Carved Soapstone Seals, 1916 | Soapstone | $2,168 | Bonhams | Mar 2025 |
| 2 | A carved Lumu soapstone boulder, 1992 | Soapstone | $1,211 | Bonhams | Mar 2025 |
| 3 | Three Carved Seals, 1916 | Carved seals | $832 | Bonhams | Dec 2025 |
| 4 | Three Carved Soapstone Seals, 1998 | Soapstone | $829 | Bonhams | Mar 2025 |
| 5 | Three Carved Soapstone Seals, 1916 | Soapstone | $800 | Bonhams | Dec 2025 |
| 6 | ZHOU ZHEWEN (1916-2001) and other Fuzhou school artists, 1916 | Soapstone | $800 | Bonhams | Dec 2025 |
| 7 | Two Carved Soapstone Seals, 1982 | Soapstone | $765 | Bonhams | Mar 2025 |
| 8 | Two Pairs of Carved Soapstone Seals, 1990 | Soapstone | $765 | Bonhams | Mar 2025 |
| 9 | Four Carved Soapstone Seals, 1916 | Soapstone | $640 | Bonhams | Dec 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 9 | $800 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $800 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 15 results from 3 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Zhou Zhewen is a Chinese artist with 18 auction lots recorded since 2012, median price $800. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Zhou Zhewen sold in 2025 for $832, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Zhou Zhewen work worth?

Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zhou Zhewen work is $800.

The median Zhou Zhewen sculpture sells for $816 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $816 | $832 | — | 2025-12-18 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $832 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $800 |

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 Zhewen worth?

Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zhou Zhewen work is $800. The median Zhou Zhewen sculpture sells for $816 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Zhou Zhewen's auction record is $2,168, set in 2025.

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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 Zhewen auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/zhou-zhewen-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.