> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/zhu-yunming-2 · updated 2026-11-02

# Zhu Yunming (b. 1460)

Zhu Yunming is a Chinese artist with 126 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $10,913. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Zhu Yunming sold in 2023 for $105,403, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Zhu Yunming work worth?

Across 93 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zhu Yunming work is $10,913.

The median Zhu Yunming work on paper sells for $13,562 across 59 lots.

The median Zhu Yunming painting sells for $5,543 across 1 lots.

Large (over 120 cm) Zhu Yunming work on papers typically sell for $3,615–$23,994 (the middle half of 37 sold 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 | 1 | $5,543 | $5,543 | — | 2024-06-24 |
| Works on Paper | 62 | $13,562‡ | $929,139‡ | 95.2% | 2025-08-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 12 | $159,899‡ | $929,139‡ | — | 2023-10-07 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $8,961–$50,133‡ | $18,638‡ | $124,256 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $1,891–$27,962‡ | $3,522‡ | $108,601 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 37 | $3,615–$23,994‡ | $15,640‡ | $929,139‡ |

‡ 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 | $929,139‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $409,295‡ |
| Paintings | 2024 | $5,543 |

‡ 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 Yunming worth?

Across 93 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zhu Yunming work is $10,913. The median Zhu Yunming work on paper sells for $13,562 across 59 lots. The median Zhu Yunming painting sells for $5,543 across 1 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Zhu Yunming work on papers typically sell for $3,615–$23,994 (the middle half of 37 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Based on 59 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Zhu Yunming work on paper is $13,562. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Zhu Yunming work on paper is $929,139. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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

Based on 37 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Zhu Yunming work on paper (large (over 120 cm)) is $15,640, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Zhu Yunming's auction record is $929,139, set in 2021. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Zhu Yunming auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/zhu-yunming-2 (updated 2026-11-02).

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.