Shen Yin-mo (1883–1971)
What is Shen Yin-mo’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 779 auction results for Shen Yin-mo at 20 houses since 1994. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,450 including buyer’s premium (middle half $617–$6,107, n=79). The auction record is $83,119 for 行书《书谱》手卷 (2023, Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 行书《书谱》手卷, 1943 | Ink on paper | $83,119 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jul 2023 |
| 2 | 沈尹默 为峻青作行书七言 对联 | Calligraphy | $64,198 | Duoyunxuan Auction (上海朵云轩拍卖) | Jul 2025 |
| 3 | Man Jiang Hong, 1965 | Ink on paper | $62,339 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jul 2023 |
| 4 | 临李阳冰谦卦卷 | Ink on paper | $59,721 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Oct 2020 |
| 5 | 行书《陶渊明诗》 | 水墨纸本 | $55,765 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2017 |
| 6 | 行书七言 对联 为孙邦瑞作, 1949 | Calligraphy | $44,308 | Duoyunxuan Auction (上海朵云轩拍卖) | Jun 2024 |
| 7 | Ink bamboo, 1962 | 水墨纸本 | $40,550 | China Guardian (中国嘉德) | May 2016 |
| 8 | 行书黄庭坚诗 | 水墨纸本 | $37,560 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2019 |
| 9 | 沈尹默 行书 四屏立轴 | 水墨纸本 | $33,979 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2013 |
| 10 | 行书与赵朴初唱和诗 册页 | 水墨纸本 | $30,720 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2012 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 113 | $5,058 |
| Works on paper | 53 | $2,399 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 53 | $5,742 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 19 | $3,086 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $2,723 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 779 results from 20 houses · How we compute these figures
Shen Yin-mo is a Chinese artist with 998 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $6,413. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Shen Yin-mo sold in 2025 for $8,127, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Shen Yin-mo on OpeningBid →What is a Shen Yin-mo work worth?
Across 779 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Shen Yin-mo work is $6,413.
The median Shen Yin-mo work on paper sells for $9,897 across 314 lots.
The median Shen Yin-mo painting sells for $1,793 across 9 lots.
The median Shen Yin-mo print sells for $2,327 across 1 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Shen Yin-mo work on papers typically sell for $3,810–$25,582 (the middle half of 132 sold lots).
Large (over 120 cm) Shen Yin-mo work on papers typically sell for $4,590–$58,752 (the middle half of 74 sold lots).
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $2,327‡ | $2,327‡ | — | 2023-03-27 |
| Paintings | 10 | $1,793‡ | $6,410‡ | 90% | 2025-04-04 |
| Works on Paper | 332 | $9,897‡ | $2.3M‡ | 94.6% | 2026-09-17 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 21 | $147,679‡ | $2.3M‡ | — | 2023-07-04 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Shen Yin-mo's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $2,327. Paintings (10 lots) median $1,793, record $6,410. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 21 lots) the median is $147,679.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 34 | $1,275–$9,991‡ | $4,370‡ | $495,586‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 132 | $3,810–$25,582‡ | $12,472‡ | $146,640 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 74 | $4,590–$58,752‡ | $22,011‡ | $2.3M‡ |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $2.3M‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $495,586‡ |
| Paintings | 2012 | $6,410‡ |
| Paintings | 2023 | $5,045‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $2,327‡ |
‡ 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 Yin-mo worth?
Across 779 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Shen Yin-mo work is $6,413. The median Shen Yin-mo work on paper sells for $9,897 across 314 lots. The median Shen Yin-mo painting sells for $1,793 across 9 lots. The median Shen Yin-mo print sells for $2,327 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Shen Yin-mo work on papers typically sell for $3,810–$25,582 (the middle half of 132 sold lots). Large (over 120 cm) Shen Yin-mo work on papers typically sell for $4,590–$58,752 (the middle half of 74 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Shen Yin-mo work on paper?
Based on 314 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Shen Yin-mo work on paper is $9,897. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Shen Yin-mo's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Shen Yin-mo work on paper is $2,263,175. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium Shen Yin-mo work on paper?
Based on 132 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Shen Yin-mo work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $12,472, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a large Shen Yin-mo work on paper?
Based on 74 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Shen Yin-mo work on paper (large (over 120 cm)) is $22,011, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Shen Yin-mo's auction record?
Shen Yin-mo's auction record is $2,263,175, set in 2019. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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