> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/chen-shu-2 · updated 2026-11-01

# Chen Shu (1660–1736)

Chen Shu is a Chinese artist with 64 auction lots recorded since 1996, median price $3,836. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Chen Shu is recorded as sold in 2025 for $8,025; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Chen Shu work worth?

Across 47 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chen Shu work is $3,836.

The median Chen Shu work on paper sells for $4,377 across 11 lots.

The median Chen Shu painting sells for $1,365 across 8 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 | 9 | $1,365‡ | $12,382 | 88.9% | 2025-11-12 |
| Works on Paper | 11 | $4,377‡ | $175,754‡ | — | 2025-11-27 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | — | — | — | 2007-07-21 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $119,493‡ | $175,754‡ | — | 2019-06-03 |

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

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $1,837–$8,980‡ | $8,151‡ | $13,001‡ |

‡ 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 | $175,754‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $13,001‡ |
| Paintings | 2021 | $12,382 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $8,025‡ |

‡ 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 Shu worth?

Across 47 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chen Shu work is $3,836. The median Chen Shu work on paper sells for $4,377 across 11 lots. The median Chen Shu painting sells for $1,365 across 8 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Chen Shu work on paper?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Chen Shu work on paper is $4,377. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Chen Shu's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Chen Shu work on paper is $175,754. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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

Chen Shu's auction record is $175,754, set in 2019. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

---

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 Shu auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/chen-shu-2 (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.