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# Yao Zhongbao (1882–1927)

Yao Zhongbao is a Chinese artist with 96 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $1,607. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Yao Zhongbao is recorded as sold in 2021 for $4,723; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Yao Zhongbao work worth?

Across 78 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yao Zhongbao work is $1,607.

The median Yao Zhongbao work on paper sells for $2,099 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 | 14 | — | — | — | 2018-09-09 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $2,099‡ | $4,723‡ | — | 2021-12-21 |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | — | 2014-07-27 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $4,723‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $2,815‡ |

‡ 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 Yao Zhongbao worth?

Across 78 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yao Zhongbao work is $1,607. The median Yao Zhongbao work on paper sells for $2,099 across 4 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Yao Zhongbao's auction record?

Yao Zhongbao's auction record is $6,784, set in 2017. 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, “Yao Zhongbao auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/yao-zhongbao (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.