He Shaoji (1799–1873)
He Shaoji is a Chinese artist with 733 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $10,381. 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 He Shaoji sold in 2026 for $52,270, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View He Shaoji on OpeningBid →What is a He Shaoji work worth?
Across 519 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a He Shaoji work is $10,381.
The median He Shaoji work on paper sells for $12,378 across 260 lots.
The median He Shaoji print sells for $14,300 across 5 lots.
The median He Shaoji sculpture sells for $892 across 2 lots.
Large (over 120 cm) He Shaoji work on papers typically sell for $4,902–$37,100 (the middle half of 160 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) He Shaoji work on papers typically sell for $3,908–$24,917 (the middle half of 26 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 5 | $14,300 | $23,833 | — | 2024-06-13 |
| Paintings | 1 | $4,391‡ | $4,391‡ | — | 2020-09-26 |
| Works on Paper | 272 | $12,378‡ | $415,498‡ | 95.6% | 2026-06-16 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 3 | $892‡ | $1,317 | 66.7% | 2022-05-28 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 22 | $234,286‡ | $484,692‡ | — | 2025-06-08 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
He Shaoji's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (5 lots) median $14,300. Paintings (1 lots) median $4,391, record $4,391. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 22 lots) the median is $234,286.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $11,440–$15,094 | $14,300 | $23,833 |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 18 | $6,028–$78,999‡ | $28,873‡ | $146,640 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 26 | $3,908–$24,917‡ | $8,075‡ | $89,271 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 160 | $4,902–$37,100‡ | $13,235‡ | $415,498‡ |
‡ 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 | 2017 | $415,498‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $370,782‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $23,833 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $15,094 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $4,391‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $1,317 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $468‡ |
‡ 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 Shaoji worth?
Across 519 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a He Shaoji work is $10,381. The median He Shaoji work on paper sells for $12,378 across 260 lots. The median He Shaoji print sells for $14,300 across 5 lots. The median He Shaoji sculpture sells for $892 across 2 lots. Large (over 120 cm) He Shaoji work on papers typically sell for $4,902–$37,100 (the middle half of 160 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) He Shaoji work on papers typically sell for $3,908–$24,917 (the middle half of 26 sold 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 He Shaoji work on paper?
Based on 260 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a He Shaoji work on paper is $12,378. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is He Shaoji's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a He Shaoji work on paper is $415,498. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a large He Shaoji work on paper?
Based on 160 sold lots, the median auction price of a large He Shaoji work on paper (large (over 120 cm)) is $13,235, 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 medium He Shaoji work on paper?
Based on 26 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium He Shaoji work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $8,075, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is He Shaoji's auction record?
He Shaoji's auction record is $484,692, set in 2016. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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