Yao Shou (1423–1495)
Yao Shou is a Chinese artist with 27 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $50,780. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Yao Shou sold in 2024 for $70,353, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Yao Shou on OpeningBid →What is a Yao Shou work worth?
Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yao Shou work is $50,780.
The median Yao Shou work on paper sells for $73,587 across 14 lots.
The median Yao Shou painting sells for $41,147 across 2 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 | 2 | $41,147‡ | $80,000‡ | — | 2020-12-07 |
| Works on Paper | 16 | $73,587‡ | $4.7M | 87.5% | 2024-06-01 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $204,049‡ | $4.7M | — | 2021-04-19 |
‡ 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) | 5 | $70,353–$275,785‡ | $76,821‡ | $4.7M |
‡ 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 | 2019 | $4.7M |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $399,188 |
| Paintings | 2013 | $80,000‡ |
| Paintings | 2020 | $2,294‡ |
‡ 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 Yao Shou worth?
Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yao Shou work is $50,780. The median Yao Shou work on paper sells for $73,587 across 14 lots. The median Yao Shou painting sells for $41,147 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Yao Shou work on paper?
Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Yao Shou work on paper is $73,587. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Yao Shou's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Yao Shou work on paper is $4,674,486.
What is Yao Shou's auction record?
Yao Shou's auction record is $4,674,486, set in 2019.
See the full Yao Shou record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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