> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/chiang-chao-shen · updated 2026-11-03

# Chiang Chao-shen (1925–1996)

Chiang Chao-shen is a Taiwanese artist with 85 auction lots recorded since 2013, median price $5,649. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Chiang Chao-shen is recorded as sold in 2025 for $7,640; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Chiang Chao-shen work worth?

Across 69 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chiang Chao-shen work is $5,649.

The median Chiang Chao-shen work on paper sells for $5,418 across 53 lots.

The median Chiang Chao-shen painting sells for $10,974 across 12 lots.

Large (over 120 cm) Chiang Chao-shen work on papers typically sell for $2,733–$20,513 (the middle half of 21 sold 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 | 15 | $10,974‡ | $197,498‡ | 80% | 2026-05-24 |
| Works on Paper | 66 | $5,418‡ | $473,996‡ | 80.3% | 2026-05-24 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $142,028‡ | $473,996‡ | — | 2022-06-04 |

‡ 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) | 5 | $3,905–$10,790‡ | $5,899‡ | $11,159‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $16,185–$64,560‡ | $36,325‡ | $197,498‡ |

‡ 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) | 6 | $1,380–$2,762‡ | $1,937‡ | $7,025‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 19 | $3,271–$16,465‡ | $6,689‡ | $61,916‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 21 | $2,733–$20,513‡ | $5,530‡ | $473,996‡ |

‡ 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 | 2017 | $473,996‡ |
| Paintings | 2017 | $197,498‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $86,557‡ |
| Paintings | 2022 | $64,560‡ |

‡ 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 Chiang Chao-shen worth?

Across 69 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chiang Chao-shen work is $5,649. The median Chiang Chao-shen work on paper sells for $5,418 across 53 lots. The median Chiang Chao-shen painting sells for $10,974 across 12 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Chiang Chao-shen work on papers typically sell for $2,733–$20,513 (the middle half of 21 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Chiang Chao-shen work on paper?

Based on 53 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Chiang Chao-shen work on paper is $5,418. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Chiang Chao-shen's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Chiang Chao-shen work on paper is $473,996. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a Chiang Chao-shen painting?

Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Chiang Chao-shen painting is $10,974. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Chiang Chao-shen's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Chiang Chao-shen painting is $197,498. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a large Chiang Chao-shen work on paper?

Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Chiang Chao-shen work on paper (large (over 120 cm)) is $5,530, 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 Chiang Chao-shen work on paper?

Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Chiang Chao-shen work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $6,689, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Chiang Chao-shen's auction record?

Chiang Chao-shen's auction record is $473,996, set in 2017. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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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, “Chiang Chao-shen auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/chiang-chao-shen (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.