> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/shen-wei-2 · updated 2026-11-01

# 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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.

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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 Wei auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/shen-wei-2 (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.