Shen Wei
Shen Wei is a Chinese artist with 99 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $2,189. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Shen Wei sold in 2024 for $2,374, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Shen Wei on OpeningBid →What is a Shen Wei work worth?
Across 81 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Shen Wei work is $2,189.
The median Shen Wei work on paper sells for $2,126 across 22 lots.
The median Shen Wei painting sells for $5,503 across 7 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 | 7 | $5,503‡ | $11,571‡ | — | 2011-07-27 |
| Works on Paper | 24 | $2,126‡ | $4,049‡ | 91.7% | 2026-04-26 |
‡ 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) | 7 | $5,291–$8,329‡ | $5,503‡ | $11,571‡ |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $1,454–$2,212‡ | $2,164‡ | $2,400 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 13 | $1,287–$2,204‡ | $2,126‡ | $4,049‡ |
‡ 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 | 2005 | $11,571‡ |
| Paintings | 2006 | $10,532‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $4,049‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $2,717‡ |
‡ 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 Wei worth?
Across 81 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Shen Wei work is $2,189. The median Shen Wei work on paper sells for $2,126 across 22 lots. The median Shen Wei painting sells for $5,503 across 7 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Shen Wei work on paper?
Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Shen Wei work on paper is $2,126. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Shen Wei's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Shen Wei work on paper is $4,049. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a large Shen Wei work on paper?
Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Shen Wei work on paper (large (over 120 cm)) is $2,126, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Shen Wei's auction record?
Shen Wei's auction record is $11,571, set in 2005. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
See the full Shen Wei record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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