Shang Shengbo (1869–1962)
What is Shang Shengbo’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 93 auction results for Shang Shengbo at 8 houses since 1997. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,326 including buyer’s premium (middle half $687–$4,126, n=6). The auction record is $7,999 for Lotus Pond (2025, Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lotus Pond | Ink and color on paper | $7,999 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2025 |
| 2 | Crested Myna and Chinese Thuja, 1869 | Ink and colour on paper | $6,888 | Bonhams | Dec 2020 |
| 3 | 寿桃, 1934 | Ink on folding fan | $4,900 | Duoyunxuan Auction (上海朵云轩拍卖) | Dec 2025 |
| 4 | Black Chrysanthemum, 1933 | Ink on paper | $3,062 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2020 |
| 5 | 清供图 | 设色绢本 | $2,199 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Nov 2016 |
| 6 | Summer Retreat; Poem in Running Script, 1945 | Ink and colour on paper | $1,803 | Bonhams | Feb 2025 |
| 7 | Peony, 1947 | Ink and colour on paper | $1,693 | Bonhams | May 2023 |
| 8 | Spring Colors (Chunse), 1931 | Calligraphy on folding fan | $1,621 | Duoyunxuan Auction (上海朵云轩拍卖) | Oct 2024 |
| 9 | 同偕到老, 1948 | Hanging scroll | $1,601 | Duoyunxuan Auction (上海朵云轩拍卖) | Mar 2024 |
| 10 | Peony, 1931年作 | 设色纸本 | $1,587 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Oct 2022 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 5 | $1,803 |
| Other | 7 | $1,587 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 93 results from 8 houses · How we compute these figures
Shang Shengbo is a Chinese artist with 107 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $1,601. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Shang Shengbo sold in 2025 for $4,900, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Shang Shengbo on OpeningBid →What is a Shang Shengbo work worth?
Across 93 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Shang Shengbo work is $1,601.
The median Shang Shengbo work on paper sells for $4,900 across 8 lots.
The median Shang Shengbo painting sells for $1,631 across 7 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 | 8 | $1,631‡ | $3,062 | 87.5% | 2025-06-08 |
| Works on Paper | 9 | $4,900‡ | $7,999 | 88.9% | 2025-12-19 |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | — | 2015-04-26 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $7,999 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $6,888 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $3,062 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $199‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Shang Shengbo worth?
Across 93 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Shang Shengbo work is $1,601. The median Shang Shengbo work on paper sells for $4,900 across 8 lots. The median Shang Shengbo painting sells for $1,631 across 7 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Shang Shengbo's auction record?
Shang Shengbo's auction record is $7,999, set in 2025.
See the full Shang Shengbo record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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