Bai Bohua (b. 1944)
What is Bai Bohua’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 99 auction results for Bai Bohua at 10 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,124 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,308–$3,950, n=11). The auction record is $40,492 for Shuhua Yitang (2014, Beijing Ginza Auction (北京银座拍卖)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shuhua Yitang, 1988 | Hanging scroll | $40,492 | Beijing Ginza Auction (北京银座拍卖) | Jun 2014 |
| 2 | 唐人诗意图 | 设色纸本 | $35,916 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Oct 2013 |
| 3 | 花卉扇面 | 设色纸本 | $35,718 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2018 |
| 4 | 读书图, 2007年作 | 设色纸本 | $27,915 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Aug 2014 |
| 5 | 执扇仕女, 1984年作 | 设色纸本 | $26,422 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2013 |
| 6 | Tang nu xie ying tu | Painting | $18,722 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Oct 2013 |
| 7 | Portrait of Jiang Zhaohe, 1988 | Ink and color on paper | $15,857 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2024 |
| 8 | 高弦古调, 2001年作 | 设色纸本 | $14,102 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Oct 2014 |
| 9 | Shan Gui | 设色纸本 | $7,395 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jan 2013 |
| 10 | 醉酒图, 1999年作 | 设色纸本 | $7,084 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Apr 2011 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 17 | $6,471 |
| Other | 17 | $3,024 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $5,720 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 20 | $2,861 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 99 results from 10 houses · How we compute these figures
Bai Bohua is a Chinese artist with 159 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $4,891. 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 Bai Bohua sold in 2026 for $6,845, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Bai Bohua on OpeningBid →What is a Bai Bohua work worth?
Across 99 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bai Bohua work is $4,891.
The median Bai Bohua painting sells for $6,845 across 38 lots.
The median Bai Bohua work on paper sells for $4,589 across 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 38 | $6,845†‡ | $74,156‡ | — | 2026-01-29 |
| Works on Paper | 7 | $4,589‡ | $15,857 | — | 2026-07-20 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $36,914‡ | $74,156‡ | — | 2018-06-18 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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) | 18 | $2,132–$17,568‡ | $2,864‡ | $74,156‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 10 | $6,380–$30,825‡ | $19,395‡ | $36,914‡ |
‡ 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 | $74,156‡ |
| Paintings | 2012 | $36,914‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $15,857 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $9,438‡ |
‡ 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 Bai Bohua worth?
Across 99 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bai Bohua work is $4,891. The median Bai Bohua painting sells for $6,845 across 38 lots. The median Bai Bohua work on paper sells for $4,589 across 7 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 Bai Bohua painting?
Based on 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bai Bohua painting is $6,845. 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 Bai Bohua's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Bai Bohua painting is $74,156. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium Bai Bohua painting?
Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Bai Bohua painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,864, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a large Bai Bohua painting?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Bai Bohua painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $19,395, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Bai Bohua's auction record?
Bai Bohua's auction record is $74,156, set in 2014. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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