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

# Shen Yao (1885–1971)

Shen Yao is a Chinese artist with 4 auction lots recorded since 2014, median price $128.

A work by Shen Yao sold in 2023 for $128, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Shen Yao work worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Shen Yao work is $128.

The median Shen Yao work on paper sells for $128 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 1 | $128 | $128 | — | 2023-09-22 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | — | — | — | 2015-12-27 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $128 |

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 Yao worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Shen Yao work is $128. The median Shen Yao work on paper sells for $128 across 1 lots.

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

Shen Yao's auction record is $128, set in 2023.

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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 Yao auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/shen-yao (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.