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# Shen Shijia (1906–2001)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 125 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.

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

| # | 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 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 17 | $3,236 |
| Other | 12 | $2,246 |
| Paintings | 7 | $1,137 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $3,841 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 15 | $2,712 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 125 results from 13 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Shen Shijia is a Chinese artist with 145 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $1,837. 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.

**1 Shen Shijia work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Shen Shijia work worth?

Across 125 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Shen Shijia work is $1,837.

The median Shen Shijia work on paper sells for $2,945 across 30 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 | 33 | $2,945‡ | $164,205 | 90.9% | 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) | 14 | $977–$3,223‡ | $1,808‡ | $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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Shen Shijia worth?

Across 125 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Shen Shijia work is $1,837. The median Shen Shijia work on paper sells for $2,945 across 30 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 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Shen Shijia work on paper is $2,945. 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 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Shen Shijia work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,808, 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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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Shen Shijia auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/shen-shijia (updated 2026-11-03).

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.