> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/chen-shuren-2 · updated 2026-11-03

# Chen Shuren (1884–1948)

## What is Chen Shuren’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 130 auction results for Chen Shuren at 19 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $639 including buyer’s premium (middle half $252–$1,896, n=5). The auction record is $163,878 for OLD TOWER Scroll (2005, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | OLD TOWER Scroll, 1936 | Ink and colour on paper | $163,878 | Christie's | May 2005 |
| 2 | FLOWER IN VASE, 1946 | Ink and colour on paper | $76,476 | Christie's | May 2005 |
| 3 | Wisteria and Bird, 1943 | Ink and colour on paper | $76,476 | Christie's | May 2005 |
| 4 | Oriole and Roses, 1934 | Ink and colour on paper, hanging scroll | $24,347 | Sotheby's | Apr 2021 |
| 5 | 青芦奕奕, 1927 | 设色纸本 | $20,564 | China Guardian (中国嘉德) | Mar 2019 |
| 6 | Red Leaves and Myna, 1948 | 设色纸本 | $18,244 | China Guardian (中国嘉德) | Apr 2018 |
| 7 | 花鸟双挖, 1928 | Hanging scroll | $17,351 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Apr 2019 |
| 8 | Bird in autumn, 1932 | Ink and colours on paper | $11,920 | Koller Auktionen | Dec 2020 |
| 9 | Peony and Bee, 1948 | Hanging scroll | $10,516 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Oct 2018 |
| 10 | 鸣蝉, 1947 | — | $10,228 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Oct 2014 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 10 | $7,176 |
| Other | 21 | $3,610 |
| Paintings | 5 | $3,056 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 18 | $3,763 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $3,610 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 130 results from 19 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Chen Shuren is a Chinese artist with 161 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $3,481. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Chen Shuren is recorded as sold in 2025 for $6,570; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Chen Shuren work worth?

Across 130 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chen Shuren work is $3,481.

The median Chen Shuren work on paper sells for $4,124 across 22 lots.

The median Chen Shuren painting sells for $2,751 across 15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | — | — | — | 2010-12-16 |
| Paintings | 16 | $2,751‡ | $17,096‡ | 93.8% | 2026-04-27 |
| Works on Paper | 24 | $4,124‡ | $163,878 | 91.7% | 2026-06-30 |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | — | 2004-09-04 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $76,476‡ | $163,878 | — | 2015-10-25 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $1,776–$7,744‡ | $2,751‡ | $17,096‡ |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 15 | $1,260–$13,717‡ | $2,432‡ | $163,878 |

‡ 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 | 2005 | $163,878 |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $76,476 |
| Paintings | 2013 | $17,096‡ |
| Paintings | 2011 | $8,295 |

‡ 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 Shuren worth?

Across 130 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chen Shuren work is $3,481. The median Chen Shuren work on paper sells for $4,124 across 22 lots. The median Chen Shuren painting sells for $2,751 across 15 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Chen Shuren work on paper is $4,124. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Chen Shuren work on paper is $163,878.

### What is the average price of a Chen Shuren painting?

Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Chen Shuren painting is $2,751. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Chen Shuren's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Chen Shuren painting is $17,096. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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

Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Chen Shuren work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,432, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Chen Shuren's auction record is $163,878, set in 2005.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Chen Shuren auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/chen-shuren-2 (updated 2026-11-03).

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.