Cheng Zhu (1826–1900)
Cheng Zhu is a Chinese artist with 42 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $2,000. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Cheng Zhu sold in 2024 for $39,631, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Cheng Zhu on OpeningBid →What is a Cheng Zhu work worth?
Across 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Cheng Zhu work is $2,000.
The median Cheng Zhu work on paper sells for $2,592 across 12 lots.
The median Cheng Zhu painting sells for $4,318 across 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 8 | $4,318‡ | $39,631 | — | 2026-01-20 |
| Works on Paper | 14 | $2,592‡ | $29,011 | 85.7% | 2025-06-10 |
‡ 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) | 5 | $1,005–$6,636‡ | $2,000‡ | $8,021 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $1,465–$4,362‡ | $2,892‡ | $8,658‡ |
‡ 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 | 2024 | $39,631 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $29,011 |
| Paintings | 2011 | $16,102‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $9,375 |
‡ 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 Cheng Zhu worth?
Across 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Cheng Zhu work is $2,000. The median Cheng Zhu work on paper sells for $2,592 across 12 lots. The median Cheng Zhu painting sells for $4,318 across 8 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Cheng Zhu work on paper?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Cheng Zhu work on paper is $2,592. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Cheng Zhu's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Cheng Zhu work on paper is $29,011.
What is Cheng Zhu's auction record?
Cheng Zhu's auction record is $39,631, set in 2024.
See the full Cheng Zhu record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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