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# Shen Wu

Shen Wu is an artist with 9 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $366. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Shen Wu is recorded as sold in 2021 for $4,408; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Shen Wu work worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Shen Wu work is $366.

The median Shen Wu painting sells for $275 across 2 lots.

The median Shen Wu work on paper sells for $6,579 across 2 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 | 2 | $275‡ | $366‡ | — | 2012-04-21 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $6,579‡ | $8,750 | — | 2021-12-09 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $8,750 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $4,408‡ |
| Paintings | 2012 | $366‡ |
| Paintings | 2012 | $183‡ |

‡ 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 Wu worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Shen Wu work is $366. The median Shen Wu painting sells for $275 across 2 lots. The median Shen Wu work on paper sells for $6,579 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Shen Wu's auction record is $8,750, set in 2013.

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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 Wu auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/shen-wu (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.