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

# Shang Tao (b. 1938)

Shang Tao is a Chinese artist with 35 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $5,906. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Shang Tao is recorded as sold in 2025 for $7,885; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Shang Tao work worth?

Across 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Shang Tao work is $5,906.

The median Shang Tao painting sells for $6,058 across 10 lots.

The median Shang Tao work on paper sells for $741 across 4 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 | 10 | $6,058‡ | $79,267 | — | 2019-06-22 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $741‡ | $1,155 | — | 2025-03-26 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2013 | $79,267 |
| Paintings | 2011 | $29,180‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $1,155 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $905‡ |

‡ 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 Shang Tao worth?

Across 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Shang Tao work is $5,906. The median Shang Tao painting sells for $6,058 across 10 lots. The median Shang Tao work on paper sells for $741 across 4 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Shang Tao's auction record?

Shang Tao's auction record is $79,267, set in 2013.

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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, “Shang Tao auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/shang-tao (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.