Zhou Zhimian (b. 1521)
Zhou Zhimian is a Chinese artist with 109 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $6,521. 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 Zhimian sold in 2026 for $13,540, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Zhou Zhimian on OpeningBid →What is a Zhou Zhimian work worth?
Across 72 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zhou Zhimian work is $6,521.
The median Zhou Zhimian work on paper sells for $9,634 across 20 lots.
The median Zhou Zhimian painting sells for $6,188 across 10 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 | 12 | $6,188‡ | $17,443‡ | 83.3% | 2026-06-09 |
| Works on Paper | 24 | $9,634†‡ | $486,474 | 83.3% | 2024-04-07 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $252,468‡ | $486,474 | — | 2023-10-07 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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) | 6 | $3,514–$10,439‡ | $8,095‡ | $486,474 |
‡ 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 | 2023 | $486,474 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $75,000 |
| Paintings | 2011 | $17,443‡ |
| Paintings | 2026 | $13,540 |
‡ 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 Zhimian worth?
Across 72 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zhou Zhimian work is $6,521. The median Zhou Zhimian work on paper sells for $9,634 across 20 lots. The median Zhou Zhimian painting sells for $6,188 across 10 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 Zhimian work on paper?
Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Zhou Zhimian work on paper is $9,634. 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 Zhou Zhimian's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Zhou Zhimian work on paper is $486,474.
What is the average price of a Zhou Zhimian painting?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Zhou Zhimian painting is $6,188. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Zhou Zhimian's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Zhou Zhimian painting is $17,443. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is Zhou Zhimian's auction record?
Zhou Zhimian's auction record is $486,474, set in 2023.
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