> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/bao-shaoyou · updated 2026-11-01

# Bao Shaoyou (1892–1985)

Bao Shaoyou is a Chinese artist with 29 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $4,793. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Bao Shaoyou sold in 2022 for $14,452, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Bao Shaoyou work worth?

Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bao Shaoyou work is $4,793.

The median Bao Shaoyou work on paper sells for $6,390 across 21 lots.

The median Bao Shaoyou painting sells for $14,452 across 1 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 | 1 | $14,452 | $14,452 | — | 2022-04-30 |
| Works on Paper | 22 | $6,390 | $131,102 | 95.5% | 2024-10-04 |

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $1,305–$5,592 | $3,599 | $87,401 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $8,046–$65,682 | $8,787 | $131,102 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $131,102 |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $87,401 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $14,452 |

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 Bao Shaoyou worth?

Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bao Shaoyou work is $4,793. The median Bao Shaoyou work on paper sells for $6,390 across 21 lots. The median Bao Shaoyou painting sells for $14,452 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Bao Shaoyou work on paper?

Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bao Shaoyou work on paper is $6,390.

### What is Bao Shaoyou's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Bao Shaoyou work on paper is $131,102.

### What is the average price of a medium Bao Shaoyou work on paper?

Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Bao Shaoyou work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,599, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Bao Shaoyou's auction record?

Bao Shaoyou's auction record is $131,102, set in 2005.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Bao Shaoyou auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/bao-shaoyou (updated 2026-11-01).

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.