> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/zhu-sheng-2 · updated 2026-11-01

# Zhu Sheng (1618–1691)

Zhu Sheng is a Chinese artist with 56 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $11,890. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Zhu Sheng is recorded as sold in 2025 for $24,076; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Zhu Sheng work worth?

Across 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zhu Sheng work is $11,890.

The median Zhu Sheng work on paper sells for $15,887 across 18 lots.

The median Zhu Sheng painting sells for $4,955 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 8 | $4,955‡ | $24,076‡ | — | 2025-06-18 |
| Works on Paper | 21 | $15,887‡ | $387,141‡ | 85.7% | 2024-10-13 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $11,890–$25,908‡ | $19,884‡ | $48,773 |

‡ 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 | 2021 | $387,141‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $49,115 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $24,076‡ |
| Paintings | 2024 | $7,684‡ |

‡ 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 Sheng worth?

Across 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zhu Sheng work is $11,890. The median Zhu Sheng work on paper sells for $15,887 across 18 lots. The median Zhu Sheng painting sells for $4,955 across 8 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Zhu Sheng work on paper?

Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Zhu Sheng work on paper is $15,887. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Zhu Sheng's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Zhu Sheng work on paper is $387,141. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is Zhu Sheng's auction record?

Zhu Sheng's auction record is $387,141, set in 2021. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Zhu Sheng auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/zhu-sheng-2 (updated 2026-11-01).

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.