Zhu Qizhan (1892–1996)
What is Zhu Qizhan’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 934 auction results for Zhu Qizhan at 24 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,626 including buyer’s premium (middle half $756–$3,186, n=59). The auction record is $830,314 for BLUE AND GRAY LANDSCAPE Scroll (2005, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BLUE AND GRAY LANDSCAPE Scroll | Ink and colour on paper | $830,314 | Christie's | May 2005 |
| 2 | BOATING IN THE RIVER, 1993 | Ink and colour on paper | $699,212 | Christie's | May 2005 |
| 3 | ASCENDING TO MOUNT LU Scroll, 1990 | Ink and colour on paper | $655,511 | Christie's | May 2005 |
| 4 | Scenery of Seashore, 1982 | Oil on canvas | $655,511 | Christie's | May 2005 |
| 5 | A Basketful of Fresh Grapes, 1992 | Colour ink on paper | $480,708 | Christie's | May 2005 |
| 6 | AUTUMN LANDSCAPE, 1988 | Ink and colour on paper | $350,304 | Christie's | Oct 2004 |
| 7 | GREEN FOREST | Ink and colour on paper | $327,755 | Christie's | May 2005 |
| 8 | MORNING GLORY, 1980 | Ink and colour on paper | $189,835 | Christie's | May 2006 |
| 9 | BOATING IN THE RIVER, 1989 | Ink and colour on paper | $186,099 | Christie's | Oct 2004 |
| 10 | Sichuan Scenery : An Album of Travel Pages, 1957 | Ink and color on paper | $158,884 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2024 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 73 | $4,752 |
| Paintings | 46 | $4,119 |
| Other | 92 | $2,920 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 37 | $6,559 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 86 | $3,901 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $3,660 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 934 results from 24 houses · How we compute these figures
Zhu Qizhan is a Chinese artist with 1,196 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $4,256. 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 Qizhan sold in 2026 for $17,974, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 934 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zhu Qizhan work is $4,256.
The median Zhu Qizhan painting sells for $4,524 across 159 lots.
The median Zhu Qizhan work on paper sells for $5,015 across 133 lots.
The median Zhu Qizhan photograph sells for $7,912 across 3 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Zhu Qizhan paintings typically sell for $1,911–$9,771 (the middle half of 63 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Zhu Qizhan work on papers typically sell for $3,202–$24,064 (the middle half of 56 sold 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 | 3 | $2,880 | $2,880 | — | 2025-06-08 |
| Paintings | 178 | $4,524‡ | $655,511 | 89.3% | 2026-06-16 |
| Works on Paper | 145 | $5,015†‡ | $830,314 | 91.7% | 2026-09-14 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $13,448† | $13,448† | — | 2023-06-24 |
| Photography | 3 | $7,912 | $7,912 | — | 2024-06-29 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 22 | $155,617‡ | $830,314 | — | 2024-06-13 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Zhu Qizhan's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $2,880. Paintings (178 lots) median $4,524, record $655,511. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 22 lots) the median is $155,617.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $1,641–$9,817‡ | $2,834‡ | $88,982 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 63 | $1,911–$9,771‡ | $4,222‡ | $655,511 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 20 | $12,206–$42,081‡ | $26,086‡ | $152,351‡ |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $1,802–$11,959‡ | $3,886‡ | $158,884 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 56 | $3,202–$24,064‡ | $6,616‡ | $480,708 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 22 | $3,156–$61,020‡ | $9,440‡ | $830,314 |
‡ 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 | 2005 | $830,314 |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $699,212 |
| Paintings | 2005 | $655,511 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $152,351‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $13,448† |
| Photography | 2024 | $7,912 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $2,880 |
† 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. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Zhu Qizhan worth?
Across 934 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zhu Qizhan work is $4,256. The median Zhu Qizhan painting sells for $4,524 across 159 lots. The median Zhu Qizhan work on paper sells for $5,015 across 133 lots. The median Zhu Qizhan photograph sells for $7,912 across 3 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Zhu Qizhan paintings typically sell for $1,911–$9,771 (the middle half of 63 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Zhu Qizhan work on papers typically sell for $3,202–$24,064 (the middle half of 56 sold 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 Qizhan painting?
Based on 159 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Zhu Qizhan painting is $4,524. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Zhu Qizhan's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Zhu Qizhan painting is $655,511.
What is the average price of a Zhu Qizhan work on paper?
Based on 133 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Zhu Qizhan work on paper is $5,015. 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 Qizhan's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Zhu Qizhan work on paper is $830,314.
What is the average price of a medium Zhu Qizhan painting?
Based on 63 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Zhu Qizhan painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,222, 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 medium Zhu Qizhan work on paper?
Based on 56 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Zhu Qizhan work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $6,616, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Zhu Qizhan's auction record?
Zhu Qizhan's auction record is $830,314, set in 2005.
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