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

# Lao Sheng (b. 1946)

Lao Sheng is an artist with 16 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $684. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Lao Sheng sold in 2014 for $1,043, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Lao Sheng work worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lao Sheng work is $684.

The median Lao Sheng painting sells for $684 across 5 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 6 | $684† | $1,043 | 83.3% | 2026-03-03 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2014 | $1,043 |
| Paintings | 2009 | $684† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Lao Sheng worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lao Sheng work is $684. The median Lao Sheng painting sells for $684 across 5 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Lao Sheng's auction record?

Lao Sheng's auction record is $1,043, set in 2014.

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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, “Lao Sheng auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/lao-sheng (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.