Shen Daohong (1947–2018)
Shen Daohong is a Chinese artist with 88 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $5,112. 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 Shen Daohong sold in 2024 for $16,091, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Shen Daohong on OpeningBid →What is a Shen Daohong work worth?
Across 68 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Shen Daohong work is $5,112.
The median Shen Daohong painting sells for $6,172 across 15 lots.
The median Shen Daohong work on paper sells for $5,762 across 14 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 | 15 | $6,172‡ | $38,521‡ | — | 2026-01-15 |
| Works on Paper | 14 | $5,762 | $16,091 | — | 2025-11-27 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $43,289‡ | $43,883 | — | 2017-10-03 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $1,207–$4,723‡ | $1,439‡ | $22,012‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $5,807–$23,864‡ | $12,239‡ | $38,521‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $2,000–$4,280 | $3,112 | $4,750 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $6,339–$12,052 | $10,545 | $16,091 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2006 | $38,521‡ |
| Paintings | 2007 | $27,308 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $16,091 |
| Works on Paper | 2003 | $15,324 |
‡ 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 Shen Daohong worth?
Across 68 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Shen Daohong work is $5,112. The median Shen Daohong painting sells for $6,172 across 15 lots. The median Shen Daohong work on paper sells for $5,762 across 14 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 Shen Daohong painting?
Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Shen Daohong painting is $6,172. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Shen Daohong's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Shen Daohong painting is $38,521. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Shen Daohong work on paper?
Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Shen Daohong work on paper is $5,762.
What is Shen Daohong's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Shen Daohong work on paper is $16,091.
What is Shen Daohong's auction record?
Shen Daohong's auction record is $43,883, set in 2017.
See the full Shen Daohong record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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