> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/shi-wei-2 · updated 2026-11-01

# Shi Wei (b. 1975)

Shi Wei is a Chinese artist with 20 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $6,081. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Shi Wei sold in 2018 for $6,081, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Shi Wei work worth?

Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Shi Wei work is $6,081.

The median Shi Wei painting sells for $11,938 across 8 lots.

The median Shi Wei sculpture sells for $11,491 across 1 lots.

The median Shi Wei work on paper sells for $2,717 across 1 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 | 8 | $11,938‡ | $37,474‡ | — | 2021-06-10 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $2,717‡ | $2,717‡ | — | 2012-08-12 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $11,491‡ | $11,491‡ | — | 2008-12-04 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $10,256–$17,067‡ | $13,213‡ | $37,474‡ |

‡ 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 | $37,474‡ |
| Paintings | 2008 | $19,360‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2008 | $11,491‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $2,717‡ |

‡ 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 Wei worth?

Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Shi Wei work is $6,081. The median Shi Wei painting sells for $11,938 across 8 lots. The median Shi Wei sculpture sells for $11,491 across 1 lots. The median Shi Wei work on paper sells for $2,717 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Shi Wei's auction record is $37,474, set in 2013. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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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 Wei auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/shi-wei-2 (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.