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# Li Zhaodao (b. 675)

Li Zhaodao is a Chinese artist with 16 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $7,069. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Li Zhaodao is recorded as sold in 2017 for $7,069; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Li Zhaodao work worth?

Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Li Zhaodao work is $7,069.

The median Li Zhaodao work on paper sells for $28,440 across 3 lots.

The median Li Zhaodao painting sells for $4,774 across 2 lots.

The median Li Zhaodao print sells for $180 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $180 | $180 | — | 2009-02-08 |
| Paintings | 2 | $4,774‡ | $7,069‡ | — | 2021-06-01 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $28,440 | $28,440 | 75% | 2025-11-05 |

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

Li Zhaodao's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $180. Paintings (2 lots) median $4,774, record $7,069. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Li Zhaodao painting sells for around 27× the price of a typical print.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $28,440 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $28,440 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $7,069‡ |
| Paintings | 2021 | $2,479 |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $180 |

‡ 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 Li Zhaodao worth?

Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Li Zhaodao work is $7,069. The median Li Zhaodao work on paper sells for $28,440 across 3 lots. The median Li Zhaodao painting sells for $4,774 across 2 lots. The median Li Zhaodao print sells for $180 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Li Zhaodao's auction record?

Li Zhaodao's auction record is $68,834, set in 2012. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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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, “Li Zhaodao auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/li-zhaodao (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.