> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/li-shen · updated 2026-11-01

# Li Shen (1881–1940)

Li Shen is a Chinese artist with 9 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $2,754. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Li Shen is recorded as sold in 2011 for $3,203; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Li Shen work worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Li Shen work is $2,754.

The median Li Shen work on paper sells for $654 across 2 lots.

The median Li Shen print sells for $2,305 across 1 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 | $2,305‡ | $2,305‡ | — | 2017-12-20 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $654 | $654 | — | 2024-02-27 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $2,305‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $654 |

‡ 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 Li Shen worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Li Shen work is $2,754. The median Li Shen work on paper sells for $654 across 2 lots. The median Li Shen print sells for $2,305 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Li Shen's auction record?

Li Shen's auction record is $4,921, set in 2009. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Li Shen auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/li-shen (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.