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# Zhu Qizhan (1892–1996)

## What is Zhu Qizhan’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 933 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.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | 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 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 76 | $4,761 |
| Paintings | 47 | $4,137 |
| Other | 115 | $3,398 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 39 | $8,163 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 97 | $4,101 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $3,433 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 933 results from 24 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Zhu Qizhan is a Chinese artist with 1,188 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $4,494. 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.

## What is a Zhu Qizhan work worth?

Across 933 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zhu Qizhan work is $4,494.

The median Zhu Qizhan painting sells for $4,558 across 159 lots.

The median Zhu Qizhan work on paper sells for $5,165 across 132 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 $3,250–$25,678 (the middle half of 55 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 | $4,558‡ | $655,511 | 89.3% | 2026-06-16 |
| Works on Paper | 144 | $5,165†‡ | $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 $4,558, 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) | 55 | $3,250–$25,678‡ | $6,949‡ | $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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Zhu Qizhan worth?

Across 933 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zhu Qizhan work is $4,494. The median Zhu Qizhan painting sells for $4,558 across 159 lots. The median Zhu Qizhan work on paper sells for $5,165 across 132 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 $3,250–$25,678 (the middle half of 55 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 $4,558. 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 132 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Zhu Qizhan work on paper is $5,165. 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 55 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Zhu Qizhan work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $6,949, 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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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Zhu Qizhan auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/zhu-qizhan-3 (updated 2026-11-03).

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.