Shen Maishi (1891–1986)
What is Shen Maishi’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 57 auction results for Shen Maishi at 7 houses since 2002. Over the last 24 months the median price was $840 including buyer’s premium (middle half $338–$1,301, n=6). The auction record is $4,967 for Changxing Island (2021, Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Changxing Island, 1959 | Color on paper, hanging scroll | $4,967 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | May 2021 |
| 2 | 寒花破雪 | 行书 成扇 (Running script, completed fan) | $2,940 | Duoyunxuan Auction (上海朵云轩拍卖) | Dec 2025 |
| 3 | 沈迈士 山水 立轴 | 设色纸本 | $1,639 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Mar 2009 |
| 4 | 致周退密诗稿, 1973 | Handscroll | $1,582 | Duoyunxuan Auction (上海朵云轩拍卖) | Jun 2024 |
| 5 | Landscape, 1981 | Ink and color on paper | $1,530 | Bonhams | Sep 2021 |
| 6 | Autumn Landscape, 1891 | Ink and colour on paper, hanging scroll | $1,308 | Bonhams | May 2026 |
| 7 | 桐江春暖, 1967 | 设色纸本 | $1,281 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Aug 2025 |
| 8 | 梅石图•书法, 1976年作 | 设色纸本 | $1,249 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jul 2011 |
| 9 | Songxi Fangzhao, 1985 | Hanging scroll | $961 | Duoyunxuan Auction (上海朵云轩拍卖) | Mar 2024 |
| 10 | 竹石图, 1984 | Ink on paper | $621 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | May 2021 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 10 | $785 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 6 | $1,294 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 57 results from 7 houses · How we compute these figures
Shen Maishi is a Chinese artist with 70 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $1,105. 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 Maishi sold in 2026 for $1,308, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 57 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Shen Maishi work is $1,105.
The median Shen Maishi painting sells for $1,281 across 7 lots.
The median Shen Maishi work on paper sells for $519 across 8 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 | 9 | $1,281‡ | $4,723‡ | 77.8% | 2025-08-10 |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $519‡ | $4,967 | — | 2026-05-13 |
‡ 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) | 5 | $621–$1,376‡ | $1,281‡ | $4,723‡ |
‡ 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) | 6 | $519–$1,110‡ | $519‡ | $4,967 |
‡ 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 | 2021 | $4,967 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $4,723‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $1,530 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $1,376‡ |
‡ 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 Maishi worth?
Across 57 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Shen Maishi work is $1,105. The median Shen Maishi painting sells for $1,281 across 7 lots. The median Shen Maishi work on paper sells for $519 across 8 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 Shen Maishi's auction record?
Shen Maishi's auction record is $17,292, set in 2016. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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