Shen Shijia (1906–2001)
What is Shen Shijia’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 126 auction results for Shen Shijia at 13 houses since 1997. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,106 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,020–$3,160, n=5). The auction record is $164,205 for BAMBOO AND LANDSCAPES (2004, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BAMBOO AND LANDSCAPES, 1951 | 1986 | Ink and colour on paper | $164,205 | Christie's | Oct 2004 |
| 2 | LANDSCAPE AFTER TANG POETRY, 1951 | Ink and colour on paper, album of eight leaves | $68,282 | Sotheby's | Oct 2020 |
| 3 | AUTUMN LANDSCAPE, 1955 | Ink and colour on paper | $24,035 | Christie's | May 2005 |
| 4 | Paysage d'automne, 1961 | Encre et couleur sur papier | $20,587 | Christie's | Jun 2018 |
| 5 | LUSH GREEN MOUNTAINS, 1932 | Ink and colour on paper, hanging scroll | $12,844 | Sotheby's | Oct 2011 |
| 6 | Peach Blossoms in Landscape, 1906 | Ink | $10,000 | Christie's | Mar 2017 |
| 7 | Four Seasons Mountain Scenery, 2001 | Painting | $9,630 | Duoyunxuan Auction (上海朵云轩拍卖) | Jul 2025 |
| 8 | 漫步江岸, 1948 | 书法 成扇 (Calligraphy on folding fan) | $8,423 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Oct 2014 |
| 9 | Elegance of Bamboo, 1986 | Ink on paper; ink and light colour on paper, album of sixteen leaves | $8,129 | Sotheby's | Oct 2020 |
| 10 | CLOUDS IN LOFTY MOUNTAIN, 1987 | Ink and color on paper, hanging scroll | $6,250 | Sotheby's | Sep 2017 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 17 | $3,236 |
| Other | 12 | $2,246 |
| Paintings | 6 | $975 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $3,841 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 14 | $2,329 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 126 results from 13 houses · How we compute these figures
Shen Shijia is a Chinese artist with 146 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $1,715. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Shen Shijia sold in 2025 for $9,630, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 126 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Shen Shijia work is $1,715.
The median Shen Shijia work on paper sells for $2,910 across 31 lots.
The median Shen Shijia painting sells for $1,505 across 18 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 | — | — | — | 2013-09-26 |
| Paintings | 18 | $1,505‡ | $9,630 | — | 2025-07-05 |
| Works on Paper | 34 | $2,910‡ | $164,205 | 91.2% | 2025-11-27 |
| Photography | 2 | — | — | — | 2014-10-16 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $68,282‡ | $164,205 | — | 2020-10-08 |
‡ 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 | $1,505–$2,478‡ | $1,837‡ | $2,712 |
‡ 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) | 6 | $3,314–$53,244 | $6,328 | $164,205 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 15 | $893–$3,210‡ | $1,472‡ | $24,035 |
‡ 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 | 2004 | $164,205 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $68,282 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $9,630 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $3,160 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Shen Shijia worth?
Across 126 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Shen Shijia work is $1,715. The median Shen Shijia work on paper sells for $2,910 across 31 lots. The median Shen Shijia painting sells for $1,505 across 18 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Shen Shijia work on paper?
Based on 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Shen Shijia work on paper is $2,910. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Shen Shijia's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Shen Shijia work on paper is $164,205.
What is the average price of a Shen Shijia painting?
Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Shen Shijia painting is $1,505. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Shen Shijia's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Shen Shijia painting is $9,630.
What is the average price of a medium Shen Shijia work on paper?
Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Shen Shijia work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,472, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Shen Shijia's auction record?
Shen Shijia's auction record is $164,205, set in 2004.
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