Chen Shaomei (1909–1954)
What is Chen Shaomei’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 443 auction results for Chen Shaomei at 29 houses since 1995. Over the last 24 months the median price was $890 including buyer’s premium (middle half $499–$11,416, n=51). The auction record is $470,781 for Wan He Song Feng (2010, Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wan He Song Feng, 1943年作 | 设色纸本 | $470,781 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2010 |
| 2 | Landscape After Guo Xi | Ink and colour on paper, hanging scroll | $449,429 | Sotheby's | Oct 2022 |
| 3 | Chun Shan Lun Dao, 1943年作 | 设色纸本 | $434,884 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2011 |
| 4 | Portraits of Great Poets | Ink and colour on paper, album of six leaves, framed | $407,459 | Sotheby's | Apr 2014 |
| 5 | Scholar and Pine | Ink and colour on silk | $305,905 | Christie's | May 2005 |
| 6 | SCHOLAR APPRECIATING BAMBOO | Ink and colour on paper, hanging scroll | $236,945 | Sotheby's | Apr 2013 |
| 7 | CLEANSING FOOT IN A STREAM, 1936 | Ink and colour on paper, hanging scroll | $233,763 | Sotheby's | Oct 2011 |
| 8 | Guan Yin | Ink and colour on silk, framed | $227,235 | Sotheby's | Apr 2021 |
| 9 | SCHOLAR BENEATH PALM TREE | Ink and colour on paper, hanging scroll | $221,492 | Sotheby's | Apr 2013 |
| 10 | Scholar Under the Pine, 1943 | Ink and colour on paper, hanging scroll | $190,849 | Sotheby's | Oct 2014 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 80 | $26,731 |
| Other | 56 | $7,481 |
| Paintings | 27 | $4,899 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 70 | $12,751 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 25 | $10,834 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $7,552 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 443 results from 29 houses · How we compute these figures
Chen Shaomei is a Chinese artist with 608 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $16,426. 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 Chen Shaomei sold in 2026 for $21,204, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 440 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chen Shaomei work is $16,426.
The median Chen Shaomei work on paper sells for $24,259 across 107 lots.
The median Chen Shaomei painting sells for $11,984 across 77 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Chen Shaomei work on papers typically sell for $3,648–$45,948 (the middle half of 58 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Chen Shaomei paintings typically sell for $1,024–$36,901 (the middle half of 32 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 | 82 | $11,984‡ | $470,781 | 93.9% | 2026-09-14 |
| Works on Paper | 128 | $24,259‡ | $534,359‡ | 83.6% | 2026-10-09 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 41 | $193,829‡ | $4.3M‡ | — | 2023-04-07 |
‡ 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 | $641–$18,903‡ | $1,687‡ | $470,781 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 32 | $1,024–$36,901‡ | $10,398‡ | $320,263‡ |
‡ 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) | 16 | $9,426–$20,794‡ | $16,079‡ | $88,982 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 58 | $3,648–$45,948‡ | $17,462‡ | $534,359‡ |
‡ 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 | 2010 | $534,359‡ |
| Paintings | 2010 | $470,781 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $449,429 |
| Paintings | 2011 | $320,263‡ |
‡ 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 Chen Shaomei worth?
Across 440 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chen Shaomei work is $16,426. The median Chen Shaomei work on paper sells for $24,259 across 107 lots. The median Chen Shaomei painting sells for $11,984 across 77 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Chen Shaomei work on papers typically sell for $3,648–$45,948 (the middle half of 58 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Chen Shaomei paintings typically sell for $1,024–$36,901 (the middle half of 32 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 Chen Shaomei work on paper?
Based on 107 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Chen Shaomei work on paper is $24,259. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Chen Shaomei's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Chen Shaomei work on paper is $534,359. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Chen Shaomei painting?
Based on 77 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Chen Shaomei painting is $11,984. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Chen Shaomei's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Chen Shaomei painting is $470,781.
What is the average price of a medium Chen Shaomei work on paper?
Based on 58 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Chen Shaomei work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $17,462, 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 medium Chen Shaomei painting?
Based on 32 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Chen Shaomei painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $10,398, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Chen Shaomei's auction record?
Chen Shaomei's auction record is $4,347,308, set in 2018. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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