Zhu Wenhou (1895–1961)
Zhu Wenhou is a Chinese artist with 176 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $2,251. 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 Wenhou sold in 2024 for $8,315, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 147 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zhu Wenhou work is $2,251.
The median Zhu Wenhou painting sells for $3,306 across 7 lots.
The median Zhu Wenhou work on paper sells for $2,355 across 5 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 | 1 | — | — | — | 2014-04-20 |
| Paintings | 11 | $3,306‡ | $3,306‡ | 63.6% | 2014-06-30 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $2,355‡ | $17,706 | 83.3% | 2025-08-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $17,706 | $41,262 | — | 2024-03-10 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $17,706 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $4,950‡ |
| Paintings | 2010 | $3,306‡ |
‡ 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 Wenhou worth?
Across 147 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zhu Wenhou work is $2,251. The median Zhu Wenhou painting sells for $3,306 across 7 lots. The median Zhu Wenhou work on paper sells for $2,355 across 5 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 Wenhou painting?
Based on 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Zhu Wenhou painting is $3,306. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Zhu Wenhou's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Zhu Wenhou painting is $3,306. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is Zhu Wenhou's auction record?
Zhu Wenhou's auction record is $41,262, set in 2013.
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