Zhu Naizheng (1935–2013)
What is Zhu Naizheng’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 51 auction results for Zhu Naizheng at 10 houses since 2004. Over the last 24 months the median price was $398 including buyer’s premium (middle half $171–$790, n=5). The auction record is $11,286 for The Twilight Forest (2007, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Twilight Forest, 1935 | Hanging scroll, ink on paper | $11,286 | Christie's | Mar 2007 |
| 2 | 春烂漫秋纠葛 | 设色纸本 | $5,700 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jan 2014 |
| 3 | 朱乃正 约80年代作 书法, circa 1980s | Calligraphy | $4,260 | Beijing Hanhai Auction (北京翰海拍卖) | Jun 2015 |
| 4 | 朱乃正 行草 立轴 | 水墨纸本 | $2,251 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jul 2013 |
| 5 | 草书七言句 | 水墨纸本 | $2,075 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jul 2016 |
| 6 | Jing Xin | 水墨纸本 | $1,537 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Apr 2019 |
| 7 | 行书自作诗 | 水墨纸本 | $1,428 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jul 2011 |
| 8 | 五言诗 | Calligraphy | $1,103 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Apr 2014 |
| 9 | 行书录黄山谷语 | 水墨纸本 | $928 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Apr 2015 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 人物速写, 1976年绘本 | Drawing | $807 | China Zhonghongxin International Auction | Sep 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 9 | $1,537 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 10 | $1,265 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 51 results from 10 houses · How we compute these figures
Zhu Naizheng is a Chinese artist with 72 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $1,454. 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 Naizheng is recorded as sold in 2024 for $2,374; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Zhu Naizheng on OpeningBid →What is a Zhu Naizheng work worth?
Across 51 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zhu Naizheng work is $1,454.
The median Zhu Naizheng work on paper sells for $1,133 across 26 lots.
The median Zhu Naizheng painting sells for $82,546 across 11 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 | 11 | $82,546†‡ | $1.3M‡ | — | 2025-04-04 |
| Works on Paper | 26 | $1,133‡ | $11,286 | — | 2025-09-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $1.2M‡ | $1.3M‡ | — | 2020-10-16 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $551–$1,715‡ | $1,030‡ | $11,286 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 11 | $798–$3,217‡ | $1,904‡ | $6,292‡ |
‡ 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 | 2019 | $1.3M‡ |
| Paintings | 2020 | $1.2M‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $11,286 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $6,292‡ |
‡ 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 Zhu Naizheng worth?
Across 51 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zhu Naizheng work is $1,454. The median Zhu Naizheng work on paper sells for $1,133 across 26 lots. The median Zhu Naizheng painting sells for $82,546 across 11 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 Zhu Naizheng work on paper?
Based on 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Zhu Naizheng work on paper is $1,133. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Zhu Naizheng's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Zhu Naizheng work on paper is $11,286.
What is the average price of a Zhu Naizheng painting?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Zhu Naizheng painting is $82,546. 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 Naizheng's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Zhu Naizheng painting is $1,255,387. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium Zhu Naizheng work on paper?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Zhu Naizheng work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,030, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a large Zhu Naizheng work on paper?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Zhu Naizheng work on paper (large (over 120 cm)) is $1,904, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Zhu Naizheng's auction record?
Zhu Naizheng's auction record is $1,255,387, set in 2019. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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