> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/shen-baozhen · updated 2026-11-03

# Shen Baozhen (1820–1879)

## What is Shen Baozhen’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 42 auction results for Shen Baozhen at 12 houses since 1995. Over the last 24 months the median price was $7,645 including buyer’s premium (middle half $4,893–$12,843, n=5). The auction record is $40,124 for 沈葆桢 行书八言巨联 对联 (2025, Duoyunxuan Auction (上海朵云轩拍卖)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 沈葆桢 行书八言巨联 对联 | Couplet | $40,124 | Duoyunxuan Auction (上海朵云轩拍卖) | Jul 2025 |
| 2 | 行书八言 对联 | Couplet | $25,319 | Duoyunxuan Auction (上海朵云轩拍卖) | Jun 2024 |
| 3 | 沈葆桢 行书八言 对联 | Couplet | $12,843 | Duoyunxuan Auction (上海朵云轩拍卖) | Jul 2025 |
| 4 | Calligraphy in Running Script | 行書橫披節錄《竹林答問》 | Ink on paper | $7,645 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Oct 2026 |
| 5 | 沈葆桢书札 | Ink on paper | $6,463 | Beijing Hanhai Auction (北京翰海拍卖) | May 2014 |
| 6 | Wangyun Xiaoshe | Plaque | $5,840 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2018 |
| 7 | EIGHT-CHARACTER COUPLET IN REGULAR SCRIPT | Ink on sliver dragon-patterned paper | $4,893 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Oct 2026 |
| 8 | 云闲天澹 镜心 | 水墨纸本 | $4,154 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2013 |
| 9 | Framed Calligraphy Couplet | Calligraphy, mounted with brocade borders, framed and glazed | $3,555 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Dec 2010 |
| 10 | 行书七言联 对联 | Ink on paper | $1,381 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jul 2023 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 8 | $4,697 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $4,893 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 42 results from 12 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Shen Baozhen is a Chinese artist with 52 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $4,582. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Shen Baozhen sold in 2026 for $4,893, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Shen Baozhen work worth?

Across 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Shen Baozhen work is $4,582.

The median Shen Baozhen work on paper sells for $4,749 across 13 lots.

The median Shen Baozhen painting sells for $4,154 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1 | $4,154 | $4,154 | — | 2013-12-04 |
| Works on Paper | 14 | $4,749‡ | $33,070‡ | 92.9% | 2023-07-05 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $1,719–$10,025‡ | $5,677‡ | $12,389‡ |

‡ 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 | 2017 | $33,070‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $12,389‡ |
| Paintings | 2013 | $4,154 |

‡ 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 Shen Baozhen worth?

Across 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Shen Baozhen work is $4,582. The median Shen Baozhen work on paper sells for $4,749 across 13 lots. The median Shen Baozhen painting sells for $4,154 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Shen Baozhen work on paper?

Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Shen Baozhen work on paper is $4,749. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Shen Baozhen's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Shen Baozhen work on paper is $33,070. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is Shen Baozhen's auction record?

Shen Baozhen's auction record is $40,124, set in 2025.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Shen Baozhen auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/shen-baozhen (updated 2026-11-03).

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.