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

# Shao Zhang (1872–1953)

Shao Zhang is a Chinese artist with 49 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $2,361. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Shao Zhang is recorded as sold in 2023 for $7,693; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Shao Zhang work worth?

Across 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Shao Zhang work is $2,361.

The median Shao Zhang work on paper sells for $2,812 across 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 14 | $2,812‡ | $7,693‡ | — | 2023-07-05 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $1,484–$3,386‡ | $2,361‡ | $7,693‡ |

‡ 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 | 2023 | $7,693‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $6,313 |

‡ 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 Zhang worth?

Across 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Shao Zhang work is $2,361. The median Shao Zhang work on paper sells for $2,812 across 14 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Shao Zhang work on paper?

Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Shao Zhang work on paper is $2,812. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Shao Zhang's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Shao Zhang work on paper is $7,693. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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

Shao Zhang's auction record is $18,096, 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, “Shao Zhang auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/shao-zhang (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.