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

# Zhu Ben (1761–1819)

Zhu Ben is a Chinese artist with 19 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $1,544. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Zhu Ben sold in 2013 for $1,544, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Zhu Ben work worth?

Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zhu Ben work is $1,544.

The median Zhu Ben painting sells for $1,206 across 5 lots.

The median Zhu Ben work on paper sells for $698 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 | 5 | $1,206‡ | $2,135‡ | — | 2018-06-18 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $698‡ | $993‡ | — | 2018-11-19 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2011 | $2,135‡ |
| Paintings | 2013 | $1,544 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $993‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2004 | $403‡ |

‡ 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 Zhu Ben worth?

Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zhu Ben work is $1,544. The median Zhu Ben painting sells for $1,206 across 5 lots. The median Zhu Ben work on paper sells for $698 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Zhu Ben's auction record?

Zhu Ben's auction record is $27,471, 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, “Zhu Ben auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/zhu-ben-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.