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

# Shen Shaomin (b. 1956)

Shen Shaomin is a China/Australia artist with 9 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $8,785.

A work by Shen Shaomin sold in 2020 for $8,820, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Shen Shaomin work worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Shen Shaomin work is $8,785.

The median Shen Shaomin painting sells for $14,410 across 4 lots.

The median Shen Shaomin sculpture sells for $504 across 2 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 4 | $14,410 | $38,576 | — | 2022-03-01 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $504 | $561 | — | 2018-05-29 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2011 | $38,576 |
| Paintings | 2018 | $20,000 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2001 | $561 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2018 | $446 |

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 Shaomin worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Shen Shaomin work is $8,785. The median Shen Shaomin painting sells for $14,410 across 4 lots. The median Shen Shaomin sculpture sells for $504 across 2 lots.

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

Shen Shaomin's auction record is $38,576, set in 2011.

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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 Shaomin auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/shen-shaomin (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.