Sha Fu (1831–1906)
Sha Fu is a Chinese artist with 143 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $942. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Sha Fu sold in 2026 for $1,477, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Sha Fu on OpeningBid →What is a Sha Fu work worth?
Across 125 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sha Fu work is $942.
The median Sha Fu painting sells for $733 across 20 lots.
The median Sha Fu work on paper sells for $944 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 | 21 | $733‡ | $2,943 | 95.2% | 2025-12-16 |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $944‡ | $3,233 | — | 2021-12-02 |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | — | 2015-10-23 |
‡ 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 | $543–$1,423‡ | $1,020‡ | $2,943 |
‡ 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 | 2021 | $3,233 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $2,943 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $1,594 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $945 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Sha Fu worth?
Across 125 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sha Fu work is $942. The median Sha Fu painting sells for $733 across 20 lots. The median Sha Fu work on paper sells for $944 across 8 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Sha Fu painting?
Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Sha Fu painting is $733. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Sha Fu's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Sha Fu painting is $2,943.
What is Sha Fu's auction record?
Sha Fu's auction record is $51,931, set in 2016. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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