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

# Shen Zongjing (1669–1735)

Shen Zongjing is a Chinese artist with 57 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $4,973. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Shen Zongjing sold in 2025 for $8,925, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Shen Zongjing work worth?

Across 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Shen Zongjing work is $4,973.

The median Shen Zongjing work on paper sells for $10,088 across 21 lots.

The median Shen Zongjing painting sells for $4,945 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 | 3 | $4,945‡ | $4,945‡ | 66.7% | 2022-11-11 |
| Works on Paper | 21 | $10,088‡ | $152,205 | — | 2025-03-27 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $3,558–$4,505‡ | $4,111‡ | $20,076 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 11 | $6,455–$31,299‡ | $23,947‡ | $45,320 |

‡ 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 | 2017 | $152,205 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $50,000 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $4,945‡ |

‡ 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 Zongjing worth?

Across 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Shen Zongjing work is $4,973. The median Shen Zongjing work on paper sells for $10,088 across 21 lots. The median Shen Zongjing painting sells for $4,945 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Shen Zongjing work on paper is $10,088. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Shen Zongjing work on paper is $152,205.

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

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Shen Zongjing work on paper (large (over 120 cm)) is $23,947, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Shen Zongjing's auction record is $152,205, set in 2017.

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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 Zongjing auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/shen-zongjing (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.