Shi Guoliang (b. 1956)
What is Shi Guoliang’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 350 auction results for Shi Guoliang at 12 houses since 1999. Over the last 24 months the median price was $9,187 including buyer’s premium (middle half $4,076–$16,458, n=21). The auction record is $1,537,913 for 礼佛 镜心 (2013, 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 | 礼佛 镜心 | 设色纸本 | $1,537,913 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2013 |
| 2 | Moonlit Night, Mirror Heart | 设色纸本 | $281,325 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2013 |
| 3 | 育子图 | 镜心 | $149,965 | Beijing Ginza Auction (北京银座拍卖) | May 2013 |
| 4 | 三夏时节, 2005 | 设色纸本 (color on paper) | $133,376 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Feb 2023 |
| 5 | 田园小景, 1990 | Four-panel landscape | $106,892 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Apr 2013 |
| 6 | Dancing Girl, 2001 | Ink and color on paper | $105,127 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Sep 2021 |
| 7 | 晓看红湿处 | Mirror core | $97,477 | Beijing Ginza Auction (北京银座拍卖) | May 2013 |
| 8 | 高原草青青, 2004年作 | 设色纸本 | $86,424 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2014 |
| 9 | Moonlight | 设色纸本 | $84,399 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jul 2013 |
| 10 | Mother's Love | — | $84,083 | Beijing Ginza Auction (北京银座拍卖) | Nov 2014 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 42 | $26,537 |
| Paintings | 58 | $20,051 |
| Works on paper | 13 | $12,402 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 27 | $34,846 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 57 | $13,489 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $2,400 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 350 results from 12 houses · How we compute these figures
Shi Guoliang is a Chinese artist with 461 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $26,598. 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 Shi Guoliang sold in 2026 for $37,359, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Shi Guoliang on OpeningBid →What is a Shi Guoliang work worth?
Across 350 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Shi Guoliang work is $26,598.
The median Shi Guoliang painting sells for $35,282 across 152 lots.
The median Shi Guoliang work on paper sells for $22,265 across 27 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Shi Guoliang paintings typically sell for $11,555–$44,094 (the middle half of 78 sold lots).
Large (over 120 cm) Shi Guoliang paintings typically sell for $74,628–$299,790 (the middle half of 49 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 157 | $35,282†‡ | $1.5M | 96.8% | 2026-09-10 |
| Works on Paper | 31 | $22,265‡ | $255,513‡ | 87.1% | 2026-07-20 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 50 | $228,673†‡ | $1.8M‡ | — | 2023-02-23 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $1,883–$8,062‡ | $2,826‡ | $37,053 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 78 | $11,555–$44,094‡ | $26,276‡ | $183,783 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 49 | $74,628–$299,790†‡ | $141,010†‡ | $1.5M |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 15 | $10,143–$36,935‡ | $22,265‡ | $255,513‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $11,578–$55,971‡ | $23,624‡ | $243,580‡ |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2013 | $1.5M |
| Paintings | 2017 | $618,521‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $255,513‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $243,580‡ |
‡ 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 Shi Guoliang worth?
Across 350 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Shi Guoliang work is $26,598. The median Shi Guoliang painting sells for $35,282 across 152 lots. The median Shi Guoliang work on paper sells for $22,265 across 27 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Shi Guoliang paintings typically sell for $11,555–$44,094 (the middle half of 78 sold lots). Large (over 120 cm) Shi Guoliang paintings typically sell for $74,628–$299,790 (the middle half of 49 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 Shi Guoliang painting?
Based on 152 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Shi Guoliang painting is $35,282. 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 Shi Guoliang's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Shi Guoliang painting is $1,537,913.
What is the average price of a Shi Guoliang work on paper?
Based on 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Shi Guoliang work on paper is $22,265. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Shi Guoliang's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Shi Guoliang work on paper is $255,513. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium Shi Guoliang painting?
Based on 78 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Shi Guoliang painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $26,276, 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 Shi Guoliang painting?
Based on 49 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Shi Guoliang painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $141,010, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Shi Guoliang's auction record?
Shi Guoliang's auction record is $1,816,834, set in 2014. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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