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

# Shao Yan

Shao Yan is an artist with 13 auction lots recorded since 2012, median price $6,391. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Shao Yan sold in 2016 for $7,881, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Shao Yan work worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Shao Yan work is $6,391.

The median Shao Yan work on paper sells for $5,429 across 3 lots.

The median Shao Yan painting sells for $7,881 across 3 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 | 3 | $7,881‡ | $26,257 | — | 2016-06-05 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $5,429‡ | $7,354 | — | 2016-04-28 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2013 | $26,257 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $7,881 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $7,354 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $5,429‡ |

‡ 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 Shao Yan worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Shao Yan work is $6,391. The median Shao Yan work on paper sells for $5,429 across 3 lots. The median Shao Yan painting sells for $7,881 across 3 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Shao Yan's auction record?

Shao Yan's auction record is $26,257, 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, “Shao Yan auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/shao-yan (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.