Shen Roujian (1919–1998)
Shen Roujian is a Chinese artist with 111 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $1,047. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Shen Roujian sold in 2024 for $1,106, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Shen Roujian on OpeningBid →What is a Shen Roujian work worth?
Across 92 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Shen Roujian work is $1,047.
The median Shen Roujian painting sells for $1,476 across 15 lots.
The median Shen Roujian work on paper sells for $183 across 4 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 | 1 | — | — | — | 2012-09-15 |
| Paintings | 15 | $1,476‡ | $3,610‡ | — | 2021-12-05 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $183‡ | $1,259‡ | — | 2022-11-23 |
| Photography | 2 | — | — | — | 2022-08-07 |
‡ 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) | 10 | $942–$3,269‡ | $2,049‡ | $3,610‡ |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2010 | $3,610‡ |
| Paintings | 2016 | $3,312‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $1,259‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $185 |
‡ 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 Roujian worth?
Across 92 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Shen Roujian work is $1,047. The median Shen Roujian painting sells for $1,476 across 15 lots. The median Shen Roujian work on paper sells for $183 across 4 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Shen Roujian painting?
Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Shen Roujian painting is $1,476. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Shen Roujian's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Shen Roujian painting is $3,610. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium Shen Roujian painting?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Shen Roujian painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,049, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Shen Roujian's auction record?
Shen Roujian's auction record is $4,372, set in 2016. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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