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

# Shang Chengzuo (1902–1991)

## What is Shang Chengzuo’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 49 auction results for Shang Chengzuo at 12 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $488 including buyer’s premium (middle half $158–$6,882, n=7). The auction record is $16,625 for Jinwen Liyun Datong Pian (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 | Jinwen Liyun Datong Pian, 1980年作 | 水墨纸本 | $16,625 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2012 |
| 2 | Calligraphy in Seal Script, 1902 | Ink | $8,822 | Christie's | May 2017 |
| 3 | 篆书“寿” 四屏镜心, 1950 | 篆书 (Seal script) | $8,358 | Beijing Ginza Auction (北京银座拍卖) | Dec 2016 |
| 4 | Chen Shizeng's personal seal 'Taiqiu Houren' in Shoushan Aiye Green Stone | Shoushan Aiye Green Stone (寿山艾叶绿石) | $8,117 | China Guardian (中国嘉德) | May 2026 |
| 5 | Calligraphy Collection, 1965 | Scroll, mounted and framed, ink on red paper | $7,286 | Christie's | Aug 2026 |
| 6 | Calligraphy in Clerical Script | Ink on paper | $6,477 | Christie's | Aug 2026 |
| 7 | Calligraphy Couplet in Zhuanshu, 1980 | Ink on paper, pair of hanging scrolls | $5,645 | Sotheby's | Oct 2015 |
| 8 | Eight-character Calligraphy Couplet in Oracle Bone Script, 1902 | A pair of hanging scrolls, Ink on paper | $4,855 | Christie's | Nov 2007 |
| 9 | 集金文句, 1934年作 | 水墨纸本 | $1,417 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Apr 2011 |
| 10 | 于谦诗《石灰吟》, 1982年写本 | Manuscript | $488 | China Zhonghongxin International Auction | Dec 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 5 | $6,477 |
| Other | 8 | $952 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $7,286 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 49 results from 12 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Shang Chengzuo is a Chinese artist with 63 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $3,481. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Shang Chengzuo sold in 2026 for $7,286, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Shang Chengzuo work worth?

Across 49 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Shang Chengzuo work is $3,481.

The median Shang Chengzuo work on paper sells for $5,645 across 14 lots.

The median Shang Chengzuo print sells for $449 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 | $449‡ | $449‡ | — | 2020-10-18 |
| Works on Paper | 15 | $5,645‡ | $64,887‡ | 93.3% | 2026-08-04 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | — | — | — | 2012-07-11 |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | — | 2016-10-20 |

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

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $1,846–$6,477‡ | $2,126‡ | $9,498‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $3,136–$12,723‡ | $7,286‡ | $64,887‡ |

‡ 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 | 2014 | $64,887‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $16,625 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $449‡ |

‡ 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 Shang Chengzuo worth?

Across 49 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Shang Chengzuo work is $3,481. The median Shang Chengzuo work on paper sells for $5,645 across 14 lots. The median Shang Chengzuo print sells for $449 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Shang Chengzuo work on paper?

Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Shang Chengzuo work on paper is $5,645. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Shang Chengzuo's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Shang Chengzuo work on paper is $64,887. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is Shang Chengzuo's auction record?

Shang Chengzuo's auction record is $64,887, set in 2014. 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.

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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.