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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.

## 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 $30,942 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 $12,745–$57,619 (the middle half of 40 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

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 11 | $15,023‡ | $43,804 | 90.9% | 2024-05-10 |
| Works on Paper | 84 | $30,942‡ | $917,715 | 91.7% | 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

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $6,371–$19,171 | $13,098 | $111,461 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 40 | $12,745–$57,619‡ | $28,134‡ | $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

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $917,715 |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $655,511 |
| Paintings | 2015 | $43,804 |
| Paintings | 2012 | $27,143‡ |

‡ 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 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 $30,942 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 $12,745–$57,619 (the middle half of 40 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 $30,942. 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 40 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium He Baili work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $28,134, 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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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “He Baili auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/he-baili-3 (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.