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

# Shizeng Chen (1876–1923)

Shizeng Chen is a Chinese artist with 24 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $9,619.

A work by Shizeng Chen sold in 2022 for $13,812, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Shizeng Chen work worth?

Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Shizeng Chen work is $9,619.

The median Shizeng Chen work on paper sells for $8,815 across 20 lots.

The median Shizeng Chen sculpture sells for $35,611 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 22 | $8,815 | $51,575 | 90.9% | 2025-10-08 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $35,611 | $35,611 | — | 2007-11-27 |

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 12 | $7,548–$13,982 | $10,583 | $51,575 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $51,575 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $41,705 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2007 | $35,611 |

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 Shizeng Chen worth?

Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Shizeng Chen work is $9,619. The median Shizeng Chen work on paper sells for $8,815 across 20 lots. The median Shizeng Chen sculpture sells for $35,611 across 1 lots.

### What is the average price of a Shizeng Chen work on paper?

Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Shizeng Chen work on paper is $8,815.

### What is Shizeng Chen's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Shizeng Chen work on paper is $51,575.

### What is the average price of a large Shizeng Chen work on paper?

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Shizeng Chen work on paper (large (over 120 cm)) is $10,583, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Shizeng Chen's auction record?

Shizeng Chen's auction record is $51,575, set in 2016.

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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, “Shizeng Chen auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/shizeng-chen (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.