> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/shen-yinmo · updated 2026-11-02

# Shen Yinmo (1883–1971)

## What is Shen Yinmo’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 73 auction results for Shen Yinmo at 6 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $23,125 including buyer’s premium (middle half $7,771–$31,471, n=9). The auction record is $183,892 for 臨孔子廟堂碑 (2024, Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 臨孔子廟堂碑 | Ink on paper | $183,892 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Apr 2024 |
| 2 | Poems in Xingshu | Ink on paper, set of four, hanging scroll | $135,449 | Sotheby's | Apr 2015 |
| 3 | CALLIGRAPHY COUPLET IN KAISHU | Ink on paper, pair of hanging scrolls | $133,745 | Sotheby's | Apr 2011 |
| 4 | Calligraphy in Xingshu | Ink on paper, hanging scroll | $128,952 | Sotheby's | Oct 2014 |
| 5 | Calligraphy in Cursive Script - “Tune of Spring in Qin Garden - Snow”, 1887 | Ink | $104,678 | Christie's | May 2021 |
| 6 | Calligraphy in Running Script, 1883 | Ink | $97,549 | Christie's | May 2025 |
| 7 | Poems in Xingshu, 1947 | Ink on paper, set of four, hanging scroll | $80,644 | Sotheby's | Oct 2015 |
| 8 | ALBUM OF CALLIGRAPHY IN REGULAR SCRIPT | Ink on paper | $76,622 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Apr 2024 |
| 9 | Poem in Xingshu, 1944 | Ink on paper, framed | $67,695 | Sotheby's | Apr 2014 |
| 10 | CALLIGRAPHY IN XINGSHU | Ink on paper, hanging scroll | $67,387 | Sotheby's | Apr 2011 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 66 | $16,198 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 20 | $24,118 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $19,583 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 20 | $9,681 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 73 results from 6 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Shen Yinmo is a Chinese artist with 85 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $16,078. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Shen Yinmo sold in 2026 for $31,471, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Shen Yinmo work worth?

Across 73 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Shen Yinmo work is $16,078.

The median Shen Yinmo work on paper sells for $18,588 across 67 lots.

Large (over 120 cm) Shen Yinmo work on papers typically sell for $10,023–$32,917 (the middle half of 22 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Shen Yinmo work on papers typically sell for $6,514–$13,721 (the middle half of 20 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 76 | $18,588‡ | $183,892 | 88.2% | 2026-10-07 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $133,745 | $183,892 | — | 2024-04-09 |

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

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $8,863–$65,031 | $23,125 | $183,892 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 20 | $6,514–$13,721 | $9,681 | $97,549 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 22 | $10,023–$32,917‡ | $22,673‡ | $104,678 |

‡ 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 | 2024 | $183,892 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $135,449 |

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 Yinmo worth?

Across 73 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Shen Yinmo work is $16,078. The median Shen Yinmo work on paper sells for $18,588 across 67 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Shen Yinmo work on papers typically sell for $10,023–$32,917 (the middle half of 22 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Shen Yinmo work on papers typically sell for $6,514–$13,721 (the middle half of 20 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Shen Yinmo work on paper?

Based on 67 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Shen Yinmo work on paper is $18,588. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Shen Yinmo's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Shen Yinmo work on paper is $183,892.

### What is the average price of a large Shen Yinmo work on paper?

Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Shen Yinmo work on paper (large (over 120 cm)) is $22,673, 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 medium Shen Yinmo work on paper?

Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Shen Yinmo work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $9,681, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

Shen Yinmo's auction record is $183,892, set in 2024.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Shen Yinmo auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/shen-yinmo (updated 2026-11-02).

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.