> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/sha-manweng · updated 2026-11-02

# Sha Man-weng (1916–2011)

## What is Sha Man-weng’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 149 auction results for Sha Man-weng at 8 houses since 2004. Over the last 24 months the median price was $553 including buyer’s premium (middle half $241–$817, n=11). The auction record is $5,424 for 隶书五言联 (2012, Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 隶书五言联 | 水墨纸本 | $5,424 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Aug 2012 |
| 2 | Loquat | 设色纸本 | $5,163 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Oct 2012 |
| 3 | 书法对联 立轴, 1983年作 | 水墨纸本 | $4,998 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jul 2011 |
| 4 | 独醉图·甲骨八言联 | 设色纸本 | $3,281 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Mar 2010 |
| 5 | Spring Offering, 1916 | Ink and colour on paper | $2,454 | Bonhams | Feb 2024 |
| 6 | 书法四屏 （四幅） | Calligraphy screens | $1,951 | Duoyunxuan Auction (上海朵云轩拍卖) | Oct 2019 |
| 7 | Calligraphy Couplet in Seal Script, 1982 | Ink on paper | $1,799 | Bonhams | Feb 2024 |
| 8 | 篆书七言诗, 1986 | 纸本 | $1,573 | China Guardian (中国嘉德) | Oct 2023 |
| 9 | 倚石仕女, 1992 | Hanging scroll | $1,444 | Duoyunxuan Auction (上海朵云轩拍卖) | Jul 2025 |
| 10 | 沙曼翁 癸未（2003）年作 行书 镜心, 2003 | 行书 镜心 (Running script, mirror center/ink) | $1,365 | Duoyunxuan Auction (上海朵云轩拍卖) | Oct 2016 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 6 | $1,170 |
| Other | 24 | $740 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 13 | $660 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $554 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 149 results from 8 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Sha Man-weng is a Chinese artist with 190 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $1,336. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Sha Man-weng sold in 2025 for $1,444, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Sha Man-weng work worth?

Across 149 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sha Man-weng work is $1,336.

The median Sha Man-weng work on paper sells for $1,312 across 51 lots.

The median Sha Man-weng painting sells for $1,475 across 9 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Sha Man-weng work on papers typically sell for $721–$1,844 (the middle half of 25 sold lots).

Large (over 120 cm) Sha Man-weng work on papers typically sell for $997–$2,114 (the middle half of 22 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 | 9 | $1,475‡ | $4,614‡ | — | 2025-10-30 |
| Works on Paper | 52 | $1,312‡ | $6,756‡ | — | 2025-11-27 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | — | — | — | 2014-10-17 |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | — | 2016-07-21 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $5,374‡ | $8,591‡ | — | 2023-12-13 |

‡ 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) | 6 | $830–$2,394‡ | $1,323‡ | $4,041‡ |

‡ 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) | 25 | $721–$1,844‡ | $1,003‡ | $6,687 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 22 | $997–$2,114‡ | $1,325‡ | $4,998 |

‡ 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 | 2023 | $6,687 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $5,424 |
| Paintings | 2012 | $4,614‡ |
| Paintings | 2014 | $4,041‡ |

‡ 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 Sha Man-weng worth?

Across 149 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sha Man-weng work is $1,336. The median Sha Man-weng work on paper sells for $1,312 across 51 lots. The median Sha Man-weng painting sells for $1,475 across 9 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Sha Man-weng work on papers typically sell for $721–$1,844 (the middle half of 25 sold lots). Large (over 120 cm) Sha Man-weng work on papers typically sell for $997–$2,114 (the middle half of 22 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Sha Man-weng work on paper?

Based on 51 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Sha Man-weng work on paper is $1,312. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Sha Man-weng's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Sha Man-weng work on paper is $6,756. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a medium Sha Man-weng work on paper?

Based on 25 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Sha Man-weng work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,003, 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 large Sha Man-weng work on paper?

Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Sha Man-weng work on paper (large (over 120 cm)) is $1,325, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Sha Man-weng's auction record?

Sha Man-weng's auction record is $8,591, set in 2015. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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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, “Sha Man-weng auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/sha-manweng (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.