Zhu Xinjian (1953–2014)
What is Zhu Xinjian’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 880 auction results for Zhu Xinjian at 19 houses since 1994. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,797 including buyer’s premium (middle half $681–$5,028, n=54). The auction record is $318,961 for Jin Ping Mei (2015, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jin Ping Mei, 1996 | Ink and colour on paper | $318,961 | Christie's | Nov 2015 |
| 2 | 美人图, 1996 | — | $61,420 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Apr 2015 |
| 3 | Chunse Tu, 1993 | 绘画 | $55,426 | Shanghai Fanhua Auction | Dec 2014 |
| 4 | 春花图, 1993 | 油画 | $55,426 | Shanghai Fanhua Auction | Dec 2014 |
| 5 | 美人图, 1993 | 绘画 | $42,494 | Shanghai Fanhua Auction | Dec 2014 |
| 6 | 旗袍仕女 | Oil paint on canvas | $41,182 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2024 |
| 7 | Tian Jing Sha, 1993 | 绘画 | $40,646 | Shanghai Fanhua Auction | Dec 2014 |
| 8 | 画屏图, 1993 | 绘画 | $40,646 | Shanghai Fanhua Auction | Dec 2014 |
| 9 | 观画图, 1993 | 绘画 | $40,646 | Shanghai Fanhua Auction | Dec 2014 |
| 10 | 观花图, 1993 | 绘画 | $40,646 | Shanghai Fanhua Auction | Dec 2014 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 28 | $6,466 |
| Paintings | 77 | $5,226 |
| Other | 28 | $4,043 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $13,064 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 53 | $5,544 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 48 | $4,208 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 880 results from 19 houses · How we compute these figures
Zhu Xinjian is a Chinese artist with 1,044 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $12,883. 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 Xinjian sold in 2025 for $13,064, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Zhu Xinjian on OpeningBid →What is a Zhu Xinjian work worth?
Across 880 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zhu Xinjian work is $12,883.
The median Zhu Xinjian painting sells for $16,314 across 632 lots.
The median Zhu Xinjian work on paper sells for $4,156 across 49 lots.
The median Zhu Xinjian print sells for $981 across 2 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Zhu Xinjian paintings typically sell for $6,944–$33,313 (the middle half of 279 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Zhu Xinjian paintings typically sell for $5,621–$18,996 (the middle half of 237 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 | 2 | $981 | $981 | — | 2021-12-02 |
| Paintings | 697 | $16,314†‡ | $333,704‡ | 90.7% | 2026-09-16 |
| Works on Paper | 56 | $4,156‡ | $318,961 | 87.5% | 2026-07-20 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $89,586‡ | $90,050‡ | — | 2014-10-06 |
| Photography | 2 | $3,210† | $3,210† | — | 2025-06-15 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 40 | $94,157†‡ | $333,704‡ | — | 2015-11-29 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Zhu Xinjian's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $981. Paintings (697 lots) median $16,314, record $333,704. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Zhu Xinjian painting sells for around 17× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 40 lots) the median is $94,157.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 237 | $5,621–$18,996†‡ | $12,043†‡ | $88,933† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 279 | $6,944–$33,313†‡ | $18,539†‡ | $333,704‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 34 | $22,106–$88,524†‡ | $35,164†‡ | $277,790‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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) | 12 | $2,092–$6,496‡ | $3,046‡ | $318,961 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 32 | $3,631–$8,881‡ | $5,150‡ | $26,591‡ |
‡ 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 | 2014 | $333,704‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $318,961 |
| Paintings | 2015 | $277,790‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2014 | $90,050‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2014 | $89,122‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $28,796 |
| Photography | 2025 | $3,210† |
| Photography | 2025 | $3,210† |
† 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 Xinjian worth?
Across 880 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zhu Xinjian work is $12,883. The median Zhu Xinjian painting sells for $16,314 across 632 lots. The median Zhu Xinjian work on paper sells for $4,156 across 49 lots. The median Zhu Xinjian print sells for $981 across 2 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Zhu Xinjian paintings typically sell for $6,944–$33,313 (the middle half of 279 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Zhu Xinjian paintings typically sell for $5,621–$18,996 (the middle half of 237 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 Xinjian painting?
Based on 632 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Zhu Xinjian painting is $16,314. 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 Xinjian's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Zhu Xinjian painting is $333,704. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Zhu Xinjian work on paper?
Based on 49 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Zhu Xinjian work on paper is $4,156. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Zhu Xinjian's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Zhu Xinjian work on paper is $318,961.
What is the average price of a medium Zhu Xinjian painting?
Based on 279 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Zhu Xinjian painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $18,539, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 small Zhu Xinjian painting?
Based on 237 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Zhu Xinjian painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $12,043, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Xinjian's auction record?
Zhu Xinjian's auction record is $333,704, set in 2014. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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