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He Baili (b. 1945)

He Baili is a Chinese artist with 107 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $25,522. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by He Baili sold in 2024 for $35,816, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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What is a He Baili work worth?

Across 94 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a He Baili work is $25,522.

The median He Baili work on paper sells for $31,563 across 77 lots.

The median He Baili painting sells for $15,023 across 10 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) He Baili work on papers typically sell for $12,744–$58,828 (the middle half of 39 sold lots).

Large (over 120 cm) He Baili work on papers typically sell for $25,840–$59,978 (the middle half of 22 sold lots).

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

Price breakdown by category

CategoryLots trackedMedian priceRecord priceSell-throughLast sale
Paintings11$15,023‡$43,80490.9%2024-05-10
Works on Paper84$31,563‡$917,71591.7%2026-10-28
Masterpieces (top of market)10$302,712$917,715—2022-12-02

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Price by size

Works on Paper

SizeSold lotsTypical range (p25–p75)MedianRecord
small (under 50 cm)9$6,371–$19,171$13,098$111,461
medium (50–120 cm)39$12,744–$58,828‡$30,717‡$655,511
large (over 120 cm)22$25,840–$59,978‡$40,009‡$917,715

‡ 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

MediumYearPrice
Works on Paper2005$917,715
Works on Paper2005$655,511
Paintings2015$43,804
Paintings2012$27,143‡

‡ 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 He Baili worth?

Across 94 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a He Baili work is $25,522. The median He Baili work on paper sells for $31,563 across 77 lots. The median He Baili painting sells for $15,023 across 10 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) He Baili work on papers typically sell for $12,744–$58,828 (the middle half of 39 sold lots). Large (over 120 cm) He Baili work on papers typically sell for $25,840–$59,978 (the middle half of 22 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

What is the average price of a He Baili work on paper?

Based on 77 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a He Baili work on paper is $31,563. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

What is He Baili's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a He Baili work on paper is $917,715.

What is the average price of a He Baili painting?

Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a He Baili painting is $15,023. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

What is He Baili's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a He Baili painting is $43,804.

What is the average price of a medium He Baili work on paper?

Based on 39 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium He Baili work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $30,717, 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 He Baili work on paper?

Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a large He Baili work on paper (large (over 120 cm)) is $40,009, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

What is He Baili's auction record?

He Baili's auction record is $917,715, set in 2005.

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