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

# Shen Junru (1875–1963)

Shen Junru is a Chinese artist with 56 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $3,057. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Shen Junru sold in 2023 for $3,057, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Shen Junru work worth?

Across 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Shen Junru work is $3,057.

The median Shen Junru work on paper sells for $2,102 across 15 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 | — | — | — | 2005-07-10 |
| Works on Paper | 16 | $2,102‡ | $9,919‡ | 93.8% | 2023-11-28 |

‡ 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) | 8 | $935–$4,195‡ | $1,760‡ | $9,919‡ |

‡ 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 | 2010 | $9,919‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $7,608‡ |

‡ 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 Junru worth?

Across 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Shen Junru work is $3,057. The median Shen Junru work on paper sells for $2,102 across 15 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Shen Junru work on paper is $2,102. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Shen Junru work on paper is $9,919. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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

Shen Junru's auction record is $41,194, set in 2014.

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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 Junru auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/shen-junru (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.