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# Zhao Shao'ang (1905–1998)

## What is Zhao Shao'ang’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 456 auction results for Zhao Shao'ang at 17 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $7,510 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,224–$13,773, n=72). The auction record is $1,025,053 for White Peacock and Red Persimmon (2019, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | White Peacock and Red Persimmon, 1905 | Ink | $1,025,053 | Christie's | May 2019 |
| 2 | SNOWY POND | Ink and colour on paper, hanging scroll | $372,278 | Sotheby's | Oct 2007 |
| 3 | WHITE TIGER | Ink and colour on paper, framed | $341,336 | Sotheby's | Oct 2007 |
| 4 | Spring Birds/ Calligraphic Couplet, 1905 | Ink | $225,753 | Christie's | Dec 2020 |
| 5 | White Camellia, 1905 | Ink | $161,042 | Christie's | May 2021 |
| 6 | FIRST SNOW OF WINTER | Ink and colour on paper, framed | $155,680 | Sotheby's | Oct 2007 |
| 7 | White Monkey, 1905 | Ink | $144,202 | Christie's | Nov 2017 |
| 8 | Majestic Twin Pines, 1943 | Ink and colour on paper, hanging scroll | $138,812 | Sotheby's | Oct 2024 |
| 9 | Fishing in the Winter Pond, 1905 | Ink | $129,030 | Christie's | Jul 2020 |
| 10 | Scenery at Dusk, 1905 | Ink | $128,249 | Christie's | Nov 2021 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 325 | $12,257 |
| Other | 14 | $9,470 |
| Paintings | 71 | $7,430 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 58 | $34,590 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 226 | $12,212 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 109 | $7,166 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 456 results from 17 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Zhao Shao'ang is a Chinese artist with 487 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $11,283. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Zhao Shao'ang sold in 2026 for $33,128, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**4 Zhao Shao'ang works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Zhao Shao'ang work worth?

Across 453 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zhao Shao'ang work is $11,283.

The median Zhao Shao'ang work on paper sells for $11,326 across 384 lots.

The median Zhao Shao'ang painting sells for $5,000 across 32 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Zhao Shao'ang work on papers typically sell for $7,400–$24,115 (the middle half of 216 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Zhao Shao'ang work on papers typically sell for $4,808–$12,883 (the middle half of 93 sold lots).

Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 34 | $5,000†‡ | $63,817 | 94.1% | 2026-04-08 |
| Works on Paper | 403 | $11,326†‡ | $1M | 95.3% | 2026-10-07 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 22 | $115,670 | $1M | — | 2025-04-09 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $1,016–$5,556† | $2,482† | $31,424 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $2,004–$17,929‡ | $6,664‡ | $24,806‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $5,000–$42,899‡ | $30,649‡ | $63,817 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 93 | $4,808–$12,883†‡ | $7,257†‡ | $103,845 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 216 | $7,400–$24,115‡ | $12,253‡ | $225,753 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 53 | $7,984–$80,262‡ | $34,045‡ | $1M |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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 | $1M |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $225,753 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $63,817 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $42,899 |

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 Zhao Shao'ang worth?

Across 453 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zhao Shao'ang work is $11,283. The median Zhao Shao'ang work on paper sells for $11,326 across 384 lots. The median Zhao Shao'ang painting sells for $5,000 across 32 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Zhao Shao'ang work on papers typically sell for $7,400–$24,115 (the middle half of 216 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Zhao Shao'ang work on papers typically sell for $4,808–$12,883 (the middle half of 93 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is the average price of a Zhao Shao'ang work on paper?

Based on 384 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Zhao Shao'ang work on paper is $11,326. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Zhao Shao'ang work on paper is $1,025,053.

### What is the average price of a Zhao Shao'ang painting?

Based on 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Zhao Shao'ang painting is $5,000. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is Zhao Shao'ang's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Zhao Shao'ang painting is $63,817.

### What is the average price of a medium Zhao Shao'ang work on paper?

Based on 216 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Zhao Shao'ang work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $12,253, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a small Zhao Shao'ang work on paper?

Based on 93 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Zhao Shao'ang work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $7,257, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is Zhao Shao'ang's auction record?

Zhao Shao'ang's auction record is $1,025,053, set in 2019.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.