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# Chen Shizhong (b. 1944)

Chen Shizhong is a Chinese artist with 83 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $950. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Chen Shizhong sold in 2025 for $950, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Chen Shizhong work worth?

Across 77 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chen Shizhong work is $950.

The median Chen Shizhong painting sells for $955 across 6 lots.

The median Chen Shizhong work on paper sells for $988 across 3 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 | 7 | $955 | $1,667 | 85.7% | 2024-09-04 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $988‡ | $1,750 | — | 2017-03-15 |
| Photography | 2 | — | — | — | 2016-01-21 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $1,750 |
| Paintings | 2015 | $1,667 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $242 |
| Works on Paper | 2004 | $226‡ |

‡ 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 Shizhong worth?

Across 77 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chen Shizhong work is $950. The median Chen Shizhong painting sells for $955 across 6 lots. The median Chen Shizhong work on paper sells for $988 across 3 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Chen Shizhong's auction record is $1,750, set in 2017.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 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.