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# Shen Deqian (1673–1769)

Shen Deqian is a Chinese artist with 68 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $1,129. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Shen Deqian sold in 2025 for $4,492, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Shen Deqian work worth?

Across 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Shen Deqian work is $1,129.

The median Shen Deqian work on paper sells for $11,286 across 3 lots.

The median Shen Deqian print sells for $5,281 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $5,281‡ | $8,316 | — | 2025-06-07 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $11,286‡ | $11,976 | — | 2018-11-27 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $11,976 |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $11,286 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $8,316 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $2,245‡ |

‡ 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 Deqian worth?

Across 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Shen Deqian work is $1,129. The median Shen Deqian work on paper sells for $11,286 across 3 lots. The median Shen Deqian print sells for $5,281 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Shen Deqian's auction record is $30,042, set in 2017. 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.

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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.