What is a Zhang Daqian work on paper worth?
1899–1983 · Price guide from past auction results
Half of the 11 works by Zhang Daqian with a published auction price sold between $28,987Sign up free to see and $180,158Sign up free to see, and the median is $57,955Sign up free to see. For works on paper alone, the median is $76,700Sign up free to see across 9 sales. In the last five years the median was $57,955Sign up free to see across 11 sales. These are past auction results, not a valuation: medium, size, condition and provenance all change what a particular work brings. Past auction results are shown for reference. Every piece is valued individually by a licensed appraiser.
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Zhang Daqian prices by medium
- Auction results
- 15
- Sold rate
- 73%
- Active at auction
- 2020–2026
- Median price
- $58kSign up free to see
- Record price
- $702kSign up free to see Lotus, Bonhams, Oct 2026
| Medium | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 9 | $38.1k–$262kSign up free to see | $76.7kSign up free to see |
| Prints | 2 | $107–$215Sign up free to see | $161Sign up free to see |
Top auction houses: Bonhams (11), Artmark (2), Chiswick Auctions (1)
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Typical range is the middle half of priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). Past auction results, not a valuation.
Recent Zhang Daqian sales
- Autumn River, Ink and colour on paper, hanging scroll — $29,814Sign up free to see, Bonhams, Oct 7, 2026
- Landscape after Old Master, Ink and colour on paper, hanging scroll — $261,700Sign up free to see, Bonhams, Oct 7, 2026
- The Picture of Writing Buddhist Sutra, Ink and colour on paper, handscroll — $343,243Sign up free to see, Bonhams, Oct 7, 2026
- Scenic Views of Mount Huang, Ink and colour on paper, hanging scroll — $98,615Sign up free to see, Bonhams, Oct 7, 2026
- Calligraphy Couplet in Running Script, Ink on paper, two hanging scrolls — $38,096Sign up free to see, Bonhams, Oct 7, 2026
- Lotus, Ink on paper, hanging scroll — $702,029Sign up free to see, Bonhams, Oct 7, 2026
- Blue/Green Landscape, Hanging scroll, ink and color on paper — $76,700Sign up free to see, Bonhams, Sep 15, 2026
- Calligraphy in Running Script, Four hanging scrolls, ink on paper — $28,160Sign up free to see, Bonhams, Sep 15, 2026
Questions about Zhang Daqian prices
What is a Zhang Daqian work on paper worth?
Based on 11 priced auction sales recorded by ArtSell, works by Zhang Daqian have sold for a median of $57,955, and half of them sold between $28,987 and $180,158. For works on paper alone the median is $76,700 (9 sales). Medium, size, condition, subject and provenance all affect the price of a particular work; these are past auction results, not a valuation.
What is the most expensive work by Zhang Daqian sold at auction?
The highest price in ArtSell’s records is $702,029 for “Lotus” at Bonhams in October 2026.
Which Zhang Daqian medium sells for the most?
By median price, works on paper lead with $76,700 (9 sales).
How often do Zhang Daqian works sell at auction?
73% of the 15 lots recorded between 2020 and 2026 sold.
How can I sell a Zhang Daqian work on paper?
Request a free auction estimate on ArtSell: send photos and details, and our specialists will reply with an estimate. There is no obligation.
Of the 15 lots by Zhang Daqian recorded at auction between 2020 and 2026, 11 found a buyer (73%).
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