Shifa Cheng (1921–2007)
What is Shifa Cheng’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 207 auction results for Shifa Cheng at 9 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $10,391 including buyer’s premium (middle half $6,143–$21,724, n=26). The auction record is $527,263 for THE SHEPHERDESS AND THE DEERS (2011, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | THE SHEPHERDESS AND THE DEERS, 1973 | Ink and colour on paper, hanging scroll | $527,263 | Sotheby's | Apr 2011 |
| 2 | Blooming Flowers, 1960 | Ink and colour on paper, framed | $385,230 | Sotheby's | Oct 2022 |
| 3 | Scenery of Yunnan, 1921 | Ink | $348,132 | Christie's | Nov 2016 |
| 4 | SCENERIES OF LATE SPRING, 1988 | Ink and colour on paper, album of eight leaves | $345,115 | Sotheby's | Apr 2013 |
| 5 | GIRL PICKING PEONIES, 1981 | Ink and colour on paper, framed | $330,128 | Sotheby's | Oct 2013 |
| 6 | Bamboo and Rock, 1988 | Ink and colour on paper, hanging scroll | $314,643 | Sotheby's | Oct 2014 |
| 7 | FLOWERS AND FISHES, 1989 | Ink and colour on paper, framed, set of four | $311,213 | Sotheby's | Apr 2011 |
| 8 | SPRING LANDSCAPE, 1988 | Ink and colour on paper, album of eight leaves | $280,001 | Sotheby's | Oct 2011 |
| 9 | Verdant Mountains in the Clouds, 1962 | Ink on paper, hanging scroll | $273,365 | Sotheby's | Apr 2016 |
| 10 | ROOSTERS UNDER THE BLOSSOMS | Ink and colour on paper, framed | $264,588 | Sotheby's | Oct 2011 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 155 | $27,419 |
| Paintings | 32 | $19,348 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 26 | $38,615 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $35,051 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 90 | $15,797 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 207 results from 9 houses · How we compute these figures
Shifa Cheng is a Chinese artist with 241 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $23,988. 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 Shifa Cheng sold in 2025 for $32,639, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Shifa Cheng on OpeningBid →What is a Shifa Cheng work worth?
Across 207 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Shifa Cheng work is $23,988.
The median Shifa Cheng work on paper sells for $24,179 across 179 lots.
The median Shifa Cheng painting sells for $17,730 across 26 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Shifa Cheng work on papers typically sell for $6,614–$24,794 (the middle half of 86 sold lots).
Large (over 120 cm) Shifa Cheng work on papers typically sell for $6,026–$61,151 (the middle half of 29 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 | 28 | $17,730‡ | $311,213 | 92.9% | 2024-11-29 |
| Works on Paper | 208 | $24,179‡ | $527,262 | 86.1% | 2026-04-08 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 19 | $264,588 | $527,262 | — | 2025-10-11 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $3,387–$29,489‡ | $11,352‡ | $80,593 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $3,323–$65,644 | $35,051 | $195,837 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 86 | $6,614–$24,794‡ | $15,369‡ | $385,230 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 29 | $6,026–$61,151‡ | $32,639‡ | $348,132 |
‡ 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 | 2011 | $527,262 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $385,230 |
| Paintings | 2011 | $311,213 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $87,564 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Shifa Cheng worth?
Across 207 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Shifa Cheng work is $23,988. The median Shifa Cheng work on paper sells for $24,179 across 179 lots. The median Shifa Cheng painting sells for $17,730 across 26 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Shifa Cheng work on papers typically sell for $6,614–$24,794 (the middle half of 86 sold lots). Large (over 120 cm) Shifa Cheng work on papers typically sell for $6,026–$61,151 (the middle half of 29 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 Shifa Cheng work on paper?
Based on 179 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Shifa Cheng work on paper is $24,179. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Shifa Cheng's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Shifa Cheng work on paper is $527,262.
What is the average price of a Shifa Cheng painting?
Based on 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Shifa Cheng painting is $17,730. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Shifa Cheng's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Shifa Cheng painting is $311,213.
What is the average price of a medium Shifa Cheng work on paper?
Based on 86 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Shifa Cheng work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $15,369, 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 Shifa Cheng work on paper?
Based on 29 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Shifa Cheng work on paper (large (over 120 cm)) is $32,639, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Shifa Cheng's auction record?
Shifa Cheng's auction record is $527,262, set in 2011.
See the full Shifa Cheng record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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