> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/shen-shichong · updated 2026-11-02

# Shen Shichong (1591–1691)

## What is Shen Shichong’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 29 auction results for Shen Shichong at 9 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $10,209 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,057–$37,022, n=6). The auction record is $6,801,498 for Mountain Retreat (2021, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mountain Retreat, 1709 | Ink | $6,801,498 | Christie's | Nov 2021 |
| 2 | 山居图 | 设色纸本 | $114,154 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jan 2014 |
| 3 | Landscape in a Fine Day, 1633 | Ink | $95,595 | Christie's | May 2018 |
| 4 | 山水对题册, Ming dynasty | 设色绢本·纸本 册页（二十四页） | $88,231 | Xiling Yinshe Auction (西泠印社拍卖) | Jul 2025 |
| 5 | Landscape in Style of Wang Meng, 1858 | Burlap | $45,766 | Christie's | Oct 2025 |
| 6 | Snowy Mountain, 1804 | Ink | $35,398 | Christie's | May 2016 |
| 7 | Pavilion in Mountains, 1633 | Ink and colour on paper, hanging scroll | $32,357 | Sotheby's | Apr 2023 |
| 8 | Reading in a Secluded Studio, 1631 | Fan leaf, mounted and framed, ink on gold paper | $27,412 | Christie's | Dec 2020 |
| 9 | COUNTRYSIDE | Ink and colour on silk, album of twenty-four leaves | $16,116 | Sotheby's | Oct 2007 |
| 10 | COTTAGE IN PINE MOUNTAIN | Ink and color on silk | $10,792 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Nov 2024 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 8 | $29,885 |
| Other | 7 | $9,625 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $45,766 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 29 results from 9 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Shen Shichong is a Chinese artist with 39 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $10,209. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Shen Shichong sold in 2025 for $45,766, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Shen Shichong work worth?

Across 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Shen Shichong work is $10,209.

The median Shen Shichong work on paper sells for $27,412 across 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1 | — | — | — | 2021-07-24 |
| Works on Paper | 12 | $27,412‡ | $6.8M | 91.7% | 2026-08-06 |

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

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $16,183–$83,138 | $39,061 | $6.8M |

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 | $6.8M |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $95,595 |

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 Shichong worth?

Across 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Shen Shichong work is $10,209. The median Shen Shichong work on paper sells for $27,412 across 11 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Shen Shichong work on paper?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Shen Shichong work on paper is $27,412. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Shen Shichong's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Shen Shichong work on paper is $6,801,498.

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

Shen Shichong's auction record is $6,801,498, set in 2021.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Shen Shichong auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/shen-shichong (updated 2026-11-02).

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.