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# Zou Yigui (1686–1772)

## What is Zou Yigui’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 103 auction results for Zou Yigui at 16 houses since 1999. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,582 including buyer’s premium (middle half $854–$2,247, n=6). The auction record is $58,572 for 邹一桂 花鸟小屏 立轴 （八开选四） (2014, Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 邹一桂 花鸟小屏 立轴 （八开选四） | Hanging scroll | $58,572 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Apr 2014 |
| 2 | Flower and Birds | Ink and colour on silk, framed | $29,190 | Sotheby's | Apr 2024 |
| 3 | Flowers and Auspicious Objects, Qing dynasty | Ink and colour on silk, hanging scroll | $17,812 | Sotheby's | Oct 2021 |
| 4 | 邹一桂 花卉 立轴 | 设色绢本 | $15,986 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2011 |
| 5 | Peony, 1736 | Ink and colour on silk, framed | $13,752 | Sotheby's | Apr 2023 |
| 6 | Five Mythical Beasts, 1758 | Ink and color on paper | $12,591 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jul 2022 |
| 7 | Peony Album | 设色绢本 | $10,960 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Oct 2013 |
| 8 | Hou Weiliang Xiaoxiang | 水墨纸本 | $9,844 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Mar 2010 |
| 9 | Narcissus and Plum Blossoms | Painting | $8,002 | Guangzhou Huayi International Auction (Holly's) | Jun 2025 |
| 10 | 清浪滩 镜心 | — | $5,915 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Oct 2018 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 6 | $2,573 |
| Other | 22 | $1,444 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $10,960 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $4,439 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 12 | $2,125 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 103 results from 16 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Zou Yigui is a Chinese artist with 161 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $3,578. 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 Zou Yigui sold in 2025 for $8,002, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Zou Yigui work worth?

Across 103 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zou Yigui work is $3,578.

The median Zou Yigui work on paper sells for $2,573 across 15 lots.

The median Zou Yigui painting sells for $8,002 across 12 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 | — | — | — | 2019-04-14 |
| Paintings | 17 | $8,002‡ | $159,586‡ | 70.6% | 2025-06-18 |
| Works on Paper | 19 | $2,573‡ | $26,941‡ | 78.9% | 2026-06-16 |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $153,362‡ | $186,184‡ | — | 2017-12-08 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $3,443–$6,528‡ | $5,969‡ | $159,586‡ |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $1,089–$7,955‡ | $2,206‡ | $26,941‡ |

‡ 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 | 2015 | $159,586‡ |
| Paintings | 2024 | $29,190 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $26,941‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $17,812 |

‡ 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 Zou Yigui worth?

Across 103 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zou Yigui work is $3,578. The median Zou Yigui work on paper sells for $2,573 across 15 lots. The median Zou Yigui painting sells for $8,002 across 12 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 Zou Yigui work on paper?

Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Zou Yigui work on paper is $2,573. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Zou Yigui's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Zou Yigui work on paper is $26,941. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a Zou Yigui painting?

Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Zou Yigui painting is $8,002. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Zou Yigui's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Zou Yigui painting is $159,586. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is Zou Yigui's auction record?

Zou Yigui's auction record is $186,184, set in 2015. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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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, “Zou Yigui auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/zou-yigui-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.