Zhaohe Jiang Auction Prices and Value Guide

Zhaohe Jiang auction prices are tracked in Appraisily's artist market index, with source-directory coverage of 226 records. Use this page to review sold-lot activity, market context, and valuation factors before requesting a formal appraisal.

Zhaohe Jiang auction prices: quick answer

Zhaohe Jiang auction prices depend on medium, size, date, condition, provenance, edition details, attribution confidence, and recent comparable auction sales.

Artist
Zhaohe Jiang
Source records
226
Market update
2026-02-06

Zhaohe Jiang market snapshot

Zhaohe Jiang shows thin auction liquidity with 1 tracked lots. Median realized sale is around $0. Category concentration is still broad or sparse. Last 12 months recorded 0 sales. Latest recorded sale: 2022-12-04.

Realized price distribution

  • Under $1,000 (0.0% · 0 sales)
  • $1,000 to $10,000 (0.0% · 0 sales)
  • $10,000+ (0.0% · 0 sales)
Median sale (last 12 months)
$0
Sales recorded (last 12 months)
0
Median shift vs prior year
0.0%
Latest recorded sale
2022-12-04

Artist context

About Zhaohe Jiang

Zhaohe Jiang (蒋兆和, 1904–1986) was a Chinese painter widely recognized for his leading role in the modernization of Chinese painting during the early 20th century. Active during a period of profound cultural transformation in China, Jiang integrated Western pictorial techniques—particularly in figure drawing and realism—into traditional Chinese ink painting. His work is distinguished by a sustained focus on the hardships faced by ordinary people, setting him apart from contemporaries who avoided direct social commentary. This commitment to depicting human suffering and social reality made him a pivotal figure in the development of modern Chinese figurative art. Jiang's legacy is documented in major library authority files including the Getty Union List of Artist Names, VIAF, and the Library of Congress.

Modern Chinese paintingChinese ink paintingWestern-influenced figurative paintingSocial realism and the suffering of ordinary peoplePortraits and figurative works

Common works and media

Jiang Zhaohe is primarily known for Chinese ink figure paintings and works on paper that combine traditional brushwork with Western-derived realism. Collectors and appraisers may encounter his figurative paintings depicting ordinary people, social subjects, and portraits. Works range from finished compositions to figure studies and preparatory drawings. His paintings are typically executed in ink and color on paper or silk, reflecting both classical Chinese techniques and his distinctive modern approach.

Market and appraisal context

Zhaohe Jiang's works appear at auction as Chinese ink paintings, figurative works on paper, and other modern Chinese art categories. His standing as a pioneer of socially engaged modern Chinese painting contributes to sustained collector interest. Appraisal of individual works depends on medium, date, provenance, condition, and subject matter. Attribution should be confirmed through specialist examination, as authentication practices for modern Chinese paintings require scholarly expertise. Public auction records, when available, provide the most reliable indicator of current market positioning for his work.

Auction categories and appraisal factors

Common auction categories

  • Chinese paintings and works on paper
  • Modern Chinese art

Value drivers

  1. Attribution and authenticity are important, as Jiang Zhaohe's works are studied and catalogued within modern Chinese art scholarship
  2. His significance as a pioneer of modern Chinese painting and social realism may affect collector interest
  3. Medium, date, provenance, condition, and subject matter are standard valuation factors for his work at auction

Appraisal caveats

  • The source pack contains no auction-house records or realized-price data; specific market performance cannot be characterized from available sources.
  • Collectors should verify attribution with specialist expertise, as works by modern Chinese painters are subject to authentication considerations.

Evidence

Sources for artist context

This source-grounded artist context passed Appraisily's promotion threshold: high confidence, strong sources.

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Data basis

This page is built from Appraisily's public auction market index. Private transactions, incomplete sale feeds, and attribution changes may not be fully represented.

LLM-readable Markdown summary for Zhaohe Jiang

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Artist value FAQ

How much is Zhaohe Jiang worth?

Comparable public auction sales are the best starting point, but final value depends on the specific artwork, condition, size, medium, provenance, and attribution confidence.

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