Tao Shoubo (b. 1902)
What is Tao Shoubo’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 98 auction results for Tao Shoubo at 14 houses since 2004. Over the last 24 months the median price was $478 including buyer’s premium (middle half $248–$682, n=20). The auction record is $4,838 for Cabbage and Mushrooms (2020, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cabbage and Mushrooms | Hanging scroll, ink and colour on paper | $4,838 | Christie's | Jul 2020 |
| 2 | Cabbage and Mushrooms, 1902 | Hanging scroll, ink and colour on paper | $4,834 | Christie's | Oct 2005 |
| 3 | 陶寿伯刻高山石闲章 | Shoushan stone | $2,953 | Xiling Yinshe Auction (西泠印社拍卖) | Dec 2009 |
| 4 | 陶寿伯、邓大川刻寿山石、昌化鸡血石章四方 | Shoushan and Changhua blood stone | $2,737 | Xiling Yinshe Auction (西泠印社拍卖) | Jan 2012 |
| 5 | PLUM BLOSSOM | Ink and color on paper | $1,682 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Oct 2022 |
| 6 | 寿石工、陶寿伯刻 寿山石、青田石印章 （一组六件） | 笔墨纸砚 | $1,589 | China Guardian (中国嘉德) | May 2025 |
| 7 | 寿石工、陶寿伯刻 寿山石、青田石印章一组六件 | Shoushan stone and Qingtian stone seals | $1,589 | China Guardian (中国嘉德) | May 2025 |
| 8 | Red Plum, 1978 | Lens/glass (镜片) | $1,583 | Duoyunxuan Auction (上海朵云轩拍卖) | Mar 2025 |
| 9 | 翠松红梅 | Hanging scroll | $1,528 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | May 2016 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 陶寿伯、王王孙刻寿山、青田石郭寄峤自用印三方, 1970年作 | Three seals engraved in Shoushan and Qingtian stone | $4,438 | Xiling Yinshe Auction (西泠印社拍卖) | Jul 2024 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 27 | $633 |
| Paintings | 8 | $563 |
| Works on paper | 7 | $278 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $1,589 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 10 | $563 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 98 results from 14 houses · How we compute these figures
Tao Shoubo is a Chinese artist with 116 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $637. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Tao Shoubo sold in 2025 for $645, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Tao Shoubo on OpeningBid →What is a Tao Shoubo work worth?
Across 98 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tao Shoubo work is $637.
The median Tao Shoubo painting sells for $662 across 12 lots.
The median Tao Shoubo work on paper sells for $278 across 8 lots.
The median Tao Shoubo photograph sells for $317 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 | 13 | $662‡ | $1,682 | 92.3% | 2023-03-27 |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $278 | $4,834 | — | 2026-05-13 |
| Photography | 4 | $317 | $950 | — | 2025-03-29 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $4,834 | $4,838 | — | 2024-07-14 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $356–$713‡ | $563‡ | $1,226 |
‡ 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 | 2005 | $4,834 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $1,682 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $1,273 |
| Photography | 2025 | $950 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $654 |
| Photography | 2025 | $317 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Tao Shoubo worth?
Across 98 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tao Shoubo work is $637. The median Tao Shoubo painting sells for $662 across 12 lots. The median Tao Shoubo work on paper sells for $278 across 8 lots. The median Tao Shoubo photograph sells for $317 across 4 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Tao Shoubo painting?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Tao Shoubo painting is $662. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Tao Shoubo's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Tao Shoubo painting is $1,682.
What is Tao Shoubo's auction record?
Tao Shoubo's auction record is $4,838, set in 2020.
See the full Tao Shoubo record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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