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

# Chen Shen (b. 1955)

Chen Shen is a Chinese artist with 15 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $12,451. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Chen Shen sold in 2025 for $47,367, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Chen Shen work worth?

Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chen Shen work is $12,451.

The median Chen Shen painting sells for $12,451 across 3 lots.

The median Chen Shen work on paper sells for $4,603 across 1 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 | 3 | $12,451‡ | $25,953 | — | 2023-09-12 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $4,603‡ | $4,603‡ | — | 2007-05-31 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2023 | $25,953 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $12,451‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $4,603‡ |

‡ 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 Chen Shen worth?

Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chen Shen work is $12,451. The median Chen Shen painting sells for $12,451 across 3 lots. The median Chen Shen work on paper sells for $4,603 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Chen Shen's auction record?

Chen Shen's auction record is $47,367, set in 2025.

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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, “Chen Shen auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/chen-shen (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.