> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/bai-jiao-2 · updated 2026-11-03

# Bai Jiao (1907–1969)

## What is Bai Jiao’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 223 auction results for Bai Jiao at 13 houses since 1995. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,253 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,129–$6,100, n=21). The auction record is $185,902 for Mo Lan Pu Xiao Kai Shi Ce Ye (2016, China Guardian (中国嘉德)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mo Lan Pu Xiao Kai Shi Ce Ye | 水墨纸本 | $185,902 | China Guardian (中国嘉德) | Nov 2016 |
| 2 | 行书十四言 对联, 1941 | Calligraphy | $60,132 | Duoyunxuan Auction (上海朵云轩拍卖) | Jun 2024 |
| 3 | Poems in Xingshu | Ink on paper, framed | $35,593 | Sotheby's | Apr 2023 |
| 4 | Calligraphy Couplet in Xingshu, 1942 | Ink on paper, pair of hanging scrolls | $32,462 | Sotheby's | Apr 2021 |
| 5 | Su Dongpo's Poem in Xingshu, 1942 | Ink on paper, hanging scroll, set of four | $32,390 | Sotheby's | Oct 2021 |
| 6 | Letter to Wu Huofan | Letter | $21,181 | Guangzhou Huayi International Auction (Holly's) | Aug 2019 |
| 7 | 行书七言联 对联, 1941年作 | 水墨纸本 | $18,737 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2019 |
| 8 | 白蕉 行书 立轴 | Hanging scroll | $18,439 | Duoyunxuan Auction (上海朵云轩拍卖) | Apr 2014 |
| 9 | Calligraphy in Caoshu after Wang Xizhi's 'Cai Ju Tie' | Ink and cinnabar on paper, hanging scroll | $17,664 | Sotheby's | Apr 2022 |
| 10 | 秋山佳气 | Hanging scroll | $17,407 | Duoyunxuan Auction (上海朵云轩拍卖) | Jun 2024 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 22 | $5,556 |
| Other | 37 | $5,205 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $14,048 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $5,493 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 17 | $3,176 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 223 results from 13 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Bai Jiao is a Chinese artist with 286 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $3,419. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Bai Jiao sold in 2026 for $5,429, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Bai Jiao work worth?

Across 223 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bai Jiao work is $3,419.

The median Bai Jiao work on paper sells for $4,377 across 75 lots.

The median Bai Jiao painting sells for $2,294 across 15 lots.

The median Bai Jiao sculpture sells for $34,746 across 1 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Bai Jiao work on papers typically sell for $1,229–$9,589 (the middle half of 27 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 | 17 | $2,294‡ | $5,429 | 88.2% | 2026-09-12 |
| Works on Paper | 77 | $4,377‡ | $222,599‡ | 97.4% | 2026-09-11 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $34,746‡ | $34,746‡ | — | 2018-06-19 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $49,505‡ | $222,599‡ | — | 2024-06-30 |

‡ 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) | 8 | $3,906–$11,793‡ | $7,868‡ | $185,902 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 27 | $1,229–$9,589‡ | $3,253‡ | $38,878‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 14 | $1,607–$18,469‡ | $10,637‡ | $222,599‡ |

‡ 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 | 2015 | $222,599‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $185,902 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2018 | $34,746‡ |
| Paintings | 2026 | $5,429 |
| Paintings | 2018 | $5,298‡ |

‡ 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 Bai Jiao worth?

Across 223 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bai Jiao work is $3,419. The median Bai Jiao work on paper sells for $4,377 across 75 lots. The median Bai Jiao painting sells for $2,294 across 15 lots. The median Bai Jiao sculpture sells for $34,746 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Bai Jiao work on papers typically sell for $1,229–$9,589 (the middle half of 27 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Bai Jiao work on paper?

Based on 75 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bai Jiao work on paper is $4,377. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Bai Jiao's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Bai Jiao work on paper is $222,599. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a Bai Jiao painting?

Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bai Jiao painting is $2,294. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Bai Jiao's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Bai Jiao painting is $5,429.

### What is the average price of a medium Bai Jiao work on paper?

Based on 27 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Bai Jiao work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,253, 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 Jiao work on paper?

Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Bai Jiao work on paper (large (over 120 cm)) is $10,637, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Bai Jiao's auction record?

Bai Jiao's auction record is $222,599, 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, “Bai Jiao auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/bai-jiao-2 (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.