Shang Yanliu (1875–1963)
Shang Yanliu is a Chinese artist with 39 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $1,779. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Shang Yanliu sold in 2026 for $1,787, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Shang Yanliu on OpeningBid →What is a Shang Yanliu work worth?
Across 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Shang Yanliu work is $1,779.
The median Shang Yanliu work on paper sells for $1,787 across 12 lots.
The median Shang Yanliu painting sells for $1,182 across 1 lots.
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1 | $1,182 | $1,182 | — | 2010-11-18 |
| Works on Paper | 12 | $1,787‡ | $5,642 | — | 2026-02-10 |
‡ 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 | $1,518–$1,897‡ | $1,787‡ | $1,935 |
‡ 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 | $5,642 |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $4,837 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $1,182 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Shang Yanliu worth?
Across 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Shang Yanliu work is $1,779. The median Shang Yanliu work on paper sells for $1,787 across 12 lots. The median Shang Yanliu painting sells for $1,182 across 1 lots. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Shang Yanliu work on paper?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Shang Yanliu work on paper is $1,787. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Shang Yanliu's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Shang Yanliu work on paper is $5,642.
What is Shang Yanliu's auction record?
Shang Yanliu's auction record is $10,122, set in 2014. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $10,122 (buyer's premium not included).
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