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

# Shu Tong (1905–1998)

## What is Shu Tong’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 186 auction results for Shu Tong at 9 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $795 including buyer’s premium (middle half $409–$1,935, n=19). The auction record is $35,635 for 行书六言联 (2013, Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 行书六言联, 1986年作 | 水墨纸本 | $35,635 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2013 |
| 2 | 砥柱中流, 1982年作 | 水墨纸本 | $31,947 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2011 |
| 3 | 欲穷千里目 镜心 | 水墨纸本 | $18,755 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2013 |
| 4 | Wang Anshi's Poetry in Running Script | 水墨纸本 | $16,959 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Oct 2017 |
| 5 | Calligraphy of Gong Zizhen's poems | 设色纸本 | $14,923 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Apr 2013 |
| 6 | 行书“鹤岸堂” | 水墨纸本 | $14,839 | China Guardian (中国嘉德) | Dec 2022 |
| 7 | 学无止境 | 水墨纸本 | $14,523 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2011 |
| 8 | Jing Xin | 水墨纸本 | $13,218 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Apr 2011 |
| 9 | Jing Xin | 水墨纸本 | $13,129 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2013 |
| 10 | Calligraphy in Running Script, 1984 | Ink on paper | $11,431 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2025 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 34 | $4,876 |
| Works on paper | 17 | $1,198 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 17 | $6,303 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $4,062 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 18 | $1,629 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 186 results from 9 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Shu Tong is a Chinese artist with 242 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $6,297. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Shu Tong sold in 2026 for $9,840, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Shu Tong work worth?

Across 186 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Shu Tong work is $6,297.

The median Shu Tong work on paper sells for $7,120 across 128 lots.

The median Shu Tong painting sells for $7,495 across 13 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Shu Tong work on papers typically sell for $3,328–$17,234 (the middle half of 58 sold lots).

Large (over 120 cm) Shu Tong work on papers typically sell for $1,675–$25,457 (the middle half of 44 sold 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 | 13 | $7,495‡ | $22,484‡ | — | 2013-06-03 |
| Works on Paper | 128 | $7,120‡ | $93,674‡ | — | 2026-09-13 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 9 | $45,847‡ | $93,674‡ | — | 2021-09-28 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $4,968–$7,026‡ | $6,558‡ | $9,368‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $8,244–$15,930‡ | $11,248‡ | $22,506 |

‡ 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) | 19 | $3,749–$7,307‡ | $4,408‡ | $13,116‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 58 | $3,328–$17,234‡ | $8,071‡ | $38,299‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 44 | $1,675–$25,457‡ | $9,534‡ | $93,674‡ |

‡ 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 | 2014 | $93,674‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $88,608‡ |
| Paintings | 2013 | $22,506 |
| Paintings | 2013 | $16,863‡ |

‡ 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 Shu Tong worth?

Across 186 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Shu Tong work is $6,297. The median Shu Tong work on paper sells for $7,120 across 128 lots. The median Shu Tong painting sells for $7,495 across 13 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Shu Tong work on papers typically sell for $3,328–$17,234 (the middle half of 58 sold lots). Large (over 120 cm) Shu Tong work on papers typically sell for $1,675–$25,457 (the middle half of 44 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Shu Tong work on paper?

Based on 128 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Shu Tong work on paper is $7,120. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Shu Tong's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Shu Tong work on paper is $93,674. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a Shu Tong painting?

Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Shu Tong painting is $7,495. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Shu Tong's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Shu Tong painting is $22,484. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a medium Shu Tong work on paper?

Based on 58 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Shu Tong work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $8,071, 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 Shu Tong work on paper?

Based on 44 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Shu Tong work on paper (large (over 120 cm)) is $9,534, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Shu Tong's auction record?

Shu Tong's auction record is $93,674, set in 2014. 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, “Shu Tong auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/shu-tong (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.