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

# Shen Lian (1507–1557)

Shen Lian is an artist with 3 auction lots recorded since 2014, median price $4,265. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Shen Lian sold in 2018 for $7,966, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Shen Lian work worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Shen Lian work is $4,265.

The median Shen Lian work on paper sells for $4,265 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2 | $4,265‡ | $7,966 | — | 2018-05-28 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $7,966 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $564‡ |

‡ 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 Lian worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Shen Lian work is $4,265. The median Shen Lian work on paper sells for $4,265 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Shen Lian's auction record is $7,966, set in 2018.

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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 Lian auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/shen-lian (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.