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# Rao Zongyi (1917–2018)

Rao Zongyi is a Chinese artist with 58 auction lots recorded since 2012, median price $24,879. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Rao Zongyi sold in 2026 for $29,402, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Rao Zongyi work worth?

Across 52 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Rao Zongyi work is $24,879.

The median Rao Zongyi work on paper sells for $24,077 across 45 lots.

The median Rao Zongyi painting sells for $44,400 across 5 lots.

Large (over 120 cm) Rao Zongyi work on papers typically sell for $16,979–$53,119 (the middle half of 28 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 | 5 | $44,400‡ | $289,530‡ | — | 2024-06-14 |
| Works on Paper | 46 | $24,077‡ | $1M | 97.8% | 2026-07-20 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $289,530‡ | $1M | — | 2021-10-11 |

‡ 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) | 7 | $8,456–$145,411 | $41,751 | $388,675 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $7,889–$36,584‡ | $22,495‡ | $96,348 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 28 | $16,979–$53,119‡ | $24,879‡ | $1M |

‡ 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 | 2021 | $1M |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $388,675 |
| Paintings | 2012 | $289,530‡ |
| Paintings | 2021 | $153,850 |

‡ 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 Rao Zongyi worth?

Across 52 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Rao Zongyi work is $24,879. The median Rao Zongyi work on paper sells for $24,077 across 45 lots. The median Rao Zongyi painting sells for $44,400 across 5 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Rao Zongyi work on papers typically sell for $16,979–$53,119 (the middle half of 28 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Rao Zongyi work on paper?

Based on 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Rao Zongyi work on paper is $24,077. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Rao Zongyi's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Rao Zongyi work on paper is $1,033,381.

### What is the average price of a large Rao Zongyi work on paper?

Based on 28 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Rao Zongyi work on paper (large (over 120 cm)) is $24,879, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Rao Zongyi's auction record?

Rao Zongyi's auction record is $1,033,381, set in 2021.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Rao Zongyi auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/rao-zongyi-3 (updated 2026-11-02).

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.