> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/he-sen-3 · updated 2026-11-02

# He Sen (b. 1968)

He Sen is a Chinese artist with 47 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $35,106. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by He Sen sold in 2016 for $914,532, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a He Sen work worth?

Across 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a He Sen work is $35,106.

The median He Sen painting sells for $36,637 across 33 lots.

Large (over 120 cm) He Sen paintings typically sell for $27,491–$80,068 (the middle half of 27 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 | 33 | $36,637‡ | $914,532 | — | 2026-05-12 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $247,332‡ | $914,532 | — | 2016-05-29 |

‡ 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 | $7,434–$28,757‡ | $10,532‡ | $247,332 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 27 | $27,491–$80,068‡ | $40,688‡ | $914,532 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2016 | $914,532 |
| Paintings | 2011 | $622,139 |

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 He Sen worth?

Across 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a He Sen work is $35,106. The median He Sen painting sells for $36,637 across 33 lots. Large (over 120 cm) He Sen paintings typically sell for $27,491–$80,068 (the middle half of 27 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a He Sen painting?

Based on 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a He Sen painting is $36,637. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is He Sen's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a He Sen painting is $914,532.

### What is the average price of a large He Sen painting?

Based on 27 sold lots, the median auction price of a large He Sen painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $40,688, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is He Sen's auction record?

He Sen's auction record is $914,532, set in 2016.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “He Sen auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/he-sen-3 (updated 2026-11-02).

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.