> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/shi-zhen · updated 2026-11-02

# Shi Zhen (1875–1946)

Shi Zhen is a Chinese artist with 10 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $543. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Shi Zhen sold in 2024 for $640, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Shi Zhen work worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Shi Zhen work is $543.

The median Shi Zhen work on paper sells for $242 across 3 lots.

The median Shi Zhen sculpture sells for $396,376 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 3 | $242‡ | $543‡ | — | 2026-06-26 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $396,376‡ | $396,376‡ | — | 2010-06-04 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2010 | $396,376‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $543‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $242 |

‡ 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 Zhen worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Shi Zhen work is $543. The median Shi Zhen work on paper sells for $242 across 3 lots. The median Shi Zhen sculpture sells for $396,376 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Shi Zhen's auction record is $396,376, set in 2010. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Shi Zhen auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/shi-zhen (updated 2026-11-02).

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.