Hou Bo (b. 1924)
Hou Bo is a Chinese artist with 15 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $1,795. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Hou Bo sold in 2014 for $2,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Hou Bo on OpeningBid →What is a Hou Bo work worth?
Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hou Bo work is $1,795.
The median Hou Bo photograph sells for $1,795 across 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photography | 11 | $1,795‡ | $13,870‡ | 81.8% | 2016-02-25 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $1,224–$1,795‡ | $1,305‡ | $4,487‡ |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2007 | $13,870‡ |
| Photography | 2010 | $5,376‡ |
‡ 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 Hou Bo worth?
Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hou Bo work is $1,795. The median Hou Bo photograph sells for $1,795 across 9 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Hou Bo photograph?
Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hou Bo photograph is $1,795. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Hou Bo's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Hou Bo photograph is $13,870. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is Hou Bo's auction record?
Hou Bo's auction record is $13,870, set in 2007. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
See the full Hou Bo record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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