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

# Shen Yuan

Shen Yuan is a Chinese artist with 15 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $2,591. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Shen Yuan sold in 2024 for $30,834, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Shen Yuan work worth?

Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Shen Yuan work is $2,591.

The median Shen Yuan work on paper sells for $15,663 across 2 lots.

The median Shen Yuan painting sells for $1,418 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 | $1,418‡ | $2,391‡ | — | 2024-06-14 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $15,663 | $30,834 | 66.7% | 2024-11-29 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $30,834 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $2,391‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $492 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $445 |

‡ 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 Yuan worth?

Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Shen Yuan work is $2,591. The median Shen Yuan work on paper sells for $15,663 across 2 lots. The median Shen Yuan painting sells for $1,418 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Shen Yuan's auction record is $37,534, 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 Yuan auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/shen-yuan (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.