> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/zhao-yao · updated 2026-11-01

# Zhao Yao (b. 1981)

Zhao Yao is a China artist with 7 auction lots recorded since 2012, median price $23,315.

A work by Zhao Yao sold in 2022 for $28,892, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Zhao Yao work worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zhao Yao work is $23,315.

The median Zhao Yao painting sells for $17,282 across 3 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 3 | $17,282 | $17,739 | — | 2024-08-02 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2020 | $17,739 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $16,826 |

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 Yao worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zhao Yao work is $23,315. The median Zhao Yao painting sells for $17,282 across 3 lots.

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

Zhao Yao's auction record is $41,538, set in 2018.

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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, “Zhao Yao auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/zhao-yao (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.