> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/shen-che-tsai · updated 2026-11-01

# SHEN Che-tsai (1926–2017)

SHEN Che-tsai is a Taiwanese artist with 33 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $8,131. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by SHEN Che-tsai is recorded as sold in 2020 for $10,634; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a SHEN Che-tsai work worth?

Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a SHEN Che-tsai work is $8,131.

The median SHEN Che-tsai painting sells for $8,490 across 20 lots.

The median SHEN Che-tsai work on paper sells for $3,314 across 2 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 | 29 | $8,490‡ | $19,056‡ | 69% | 2020-07-19 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $3,314‡ | $3,920‡ | 50% | 2018-12-02 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $6,313–$8,422‡ | $7,497‡ | $10,220‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $12,350–$14,832‡ | $14,483‡ | $19,056‡ |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2004 | $19,056‡ |
| Paintings | 2016 | $14,898‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $3,920‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2003 | $2,707‡ |

‡ 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 Che-tsai worth?

Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a SHEN Che-tsai work is $8,131. The median SHEN Che-tsai painting sells for $8,490 across 20 lots. The median SHEN Che-tsai work on paper sells for $3,314 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a SHEN Che-tsai painting?

Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a SHEN Che-tsai painting is $8,490. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is SHEN Che-tsai's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a SHEN Che-tsai painting is $19,056. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a small SHEN Che-tsai painting?

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a small SHEN Che-tsai painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $7,497, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is SHEN Che-tsai's auction record?

SHEN Che-tsai's auction record is $19,056, set in 2004. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “SHEN Che-tsai auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/shen-che-tsai (updated 2026-11-01).

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.