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

# Shi Lei (b. 1961)

Shi Lei is a Chinese artist with 11 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $12,607. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Shi Lei sold in 2015 for $16,691, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Shi Lei work worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Shi Lei work is $12,607.

The median Shi Lei painting sells for $12,607 across 4 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 | 5 | $12,607‡ | $16,691 | 80% | 2015-06-04 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | — | — | 0% | — |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2015 | $16,691 |
| Paintings | 2008 | $12,607‡ |

‡ 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 Shi Lei worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Shi Lei work is $12,607. The median Shi Lei painting sells for $12,607 across 4 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Shi Lei's auction record?

Shi Lei's auction record is $16,691, set in 2015.

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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, “Shi Lei auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/shi-lei (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.