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

# Zhu De (1886–1976)

Zhu De is a Chinese artist with 10 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $2,347. 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 Zhu De sold in 2026 for $4,753, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Zhu De work worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zhu De work is $2,347.

The median Zhu De work on paper sells for $3,095 across 3 lots.

The median Zhu De print sells for $912 across 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $912†‡ | $1,598‡ | — | 2025-12-08 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $3,095‡ | $4,753 | — | 2026-06-10 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $4,753 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $3,095‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $1,598‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $225† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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 De worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zhu De work is $2,347. The median Zhu De work on paper sells for $3,095 across 3 lots. The median Zhu De print sells for $912 across 2 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 Zhu De's auction record?

Zhu De's auction record is $7,500, set in 2025. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $7,500 (buyer's premium not included).

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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, “Zhu De auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/zhu-de (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.