Shi Tao (1642–1707)
Shi Tao is a Chinese artist with 10 auction lots recorded since 2013, median price $1,453. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Shi Tao sold in 2025 for $698,500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Shi Tao on OpeningBid →What is a Shi Tao work worth?
Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Shi Tao work is $1,453.
The median Shi Tao work on paper sells for $2,366 across 5 lots.
The median Shi Tao painting sells for $431 across 1 lots.
The median Shi Tao print sells for $281 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 | $281‡ | $281‡ | — | 2025-06-08 |
| Paintings | 1 | $431 | $431 | — | 2020-05-10 |
| Works on Paper | 7 | $2,366‡ | $698,500 | 71.4% | 2025-05-22 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Shi Tao's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $281. Paintings (1 lots) median $431, record $431.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $698,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $132,153 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $431 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $281‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Shi Tao worth?
Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Shi Tao work is $1,453. The median Shi Tao work on paper sells for $2,366 across 5 lots. The median Shi Tao painting sells for $431 across 1 lots. The median Shi Tao print sells for $281 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Shi Tao's auction record?
Shi Tao's auction record is $698,500, set in 2025.
See the full Shi Tao record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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