Shen Peng (1931–2023)
What is Shen Peng’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 470 auction results for Shen Peng at 15 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $800 including buyer’s premium (middle half $332–$1,943, n=102). The auction record is $114,115 for 行草《岳阳楼记》 (2014, 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 | 行草《岳阳楼记》, 1996年作 | 水墨纸本 | $114,115 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2014 |
| 2 | Deng Gao | 水墨纸本 | $95,709 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2014 |
| 3 | Xingshu Jingxin, 1998年作 | 水墨纸本 | $89,038 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2015 |
| 4 | 行书李白诗, 1998年作 | 水墨纸本 | $81,246 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Sep 2015 |
| 5 | 草书, 2005年作 | 水墨纸本 | $77,414 | Beijing Rongbao Auction (北京荣宝拍卖) | Mar 2015 |
| 6 | 草书诗 | 水墨纸本 | $52,108 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Aug 2014 |
| 7 | 书老子语, 1983年作 | 水墨纸本 | $41,933 | Beijing Rongbao Auction (北京荣宝拍卖) | Mar 2015 |
| 8 | 草书七言诗 | 纸本 | $35,710 | China Guardian (中国嘉德) | Sep 2013 |
| 9 | 浦江夜游, 2006年作 | 水墨纸本 | $33,869 | Beijing Rongbao Auction (北京荣宝拍卖) | Mar 2015 |
| 10 | Qing Ping Yue, 2004 | Ink on paper | $33,135 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jul 2023 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 82 | $5,227 |
| Paintings | 5 | $3,054 |
| Works on paper | 99 | $794 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 79 | $1,698 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 73 | $1,514 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $403 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 470 results from 15 houses · How we compute these figures
Shen Peng is a Chinese artist with 682 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $3,611. 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 Peng sold in 2026 for $11,038, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Shen Peng on OpeningBid →What is a Shen Peng work worth?
Across 470 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Shen Peng work is $3,611.
The median Shen Peng work on paper sells for $3,543 across 284 lots.
The median Shen Peng painting sells for $13,648 across 10 lots.
The median Shen Peng print sells for $2,987 across 2 lots.
Large (over 120 cm) Shen Peng work on papers typically sell for $1,094–$14,378 (the middle half of 128 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Shen Peng work on papers typically sell for $829–$7,116 (the middle half of 123 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 3 | $2,987‡ | $5,818‡ | 66.7% | 2023-03-27 |
| Paintings | 10 | $13,648‡ | $73,355‡ | — | 2026-07-19 |
| Works on Paper | 286 | $3,543‡ | $833,394‡ | — | 2026-09-17 |
| Photography | 1 | $11,480† | $11,480† | — | 2024-09-29 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 20 | $68,162‡ | $833,394‡ | — | 2023-06-10 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Shen Peng's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $2,987 with 66.7% sell-through. Paintings (10 lots) median $13,648, record $73,355. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Shen Peng painting sells for around 4.6× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 20 lots) the median is $68,162.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $6,652–$33,135‡ | $20,645‡ | $73,355‡ |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $353–$2,397‡ | $1,372‡ | $4,435 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 123 | $829–$7,116‡ | $2,939‡ | $23,745‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 128 | $1,094–$14,378‡ | $6,908‡ | $833,394‡ |
‡ 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 | 2015 | $833,394‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $805,087‡ |
| Paintings | 2015 | $73,355‡ |
| Paintings | 2015 | $36,677‡ |
| Photography | 2024 | $11,480† |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $5,818‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $155‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 Peng worth?
Across 470 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Shen Peng work is $3,611. The median Shen Peng work on paper sells for $3,543 across 284 lots. The median Shen Peng painting sells for $13,648 across 10 lots. The median Shen Peng print sells for $2,987 across 2 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Shen Peng work on papers typically sell for $1,094–$14,378 (the middle half of 128 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Shen Peng work on papers typically sell for $829–$7,116 (the middle half of 123 sold 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 Peng work on paper?
Based on 284 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Shen Peng work on paper is $3,543. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Shen Peng's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Shen Peng work on paper is $833,394. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a large Shen Peng work on paper?
Based on 128 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Shen Peng work on paper (large (over 120 cm)) is $6,908, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a medium Shen Peng work on paper?
Based on 123 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Shen Peng work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,939, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Shen Peng's auction record?
Shen Peng's auction record is $833,394, set in 2015. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
See the full Shen Peng record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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