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# Shen Yaochu (1907–1990)

Shen Yaochu is a Chinese artist with 6 auction lots recorded since 2013, median price $10,664. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Shen Yaochu is recorded as sold in 2016 for $13,990; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Shen Yaochu work worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Shen Yaochu work is $10,664.

The median Shen Yaochu work on paper sells for $38,688 across 3 lots.

The median Shen Yaochu painting sells for $7,133 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 | $7,133‡ | $13,990‡ | — | 2023-06-10 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $38,688 | $48,359 | — | 2020-07-07 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $48,359 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $38,688 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $13,990‡ |
| Paintings | 2023 | $275‡ |

‡ 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 Yaochu worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Shen Yaochu work is $10,664. The median Shen Yaochu work on paper sells for $38,688 across 3 lots. The median Shen Yaochu painting sells for $7,133 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Shen Yaochu's auction record is $48,359, 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 Yaochu auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/shen-yaochu (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.