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

# Shuren Chen (1884–1948)

Shuren Chen is a Chinese artist with 35 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $7,084. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Shuren Chen sold in 2024 for $64,779, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Shuren Chen work worth?

Across 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Shuren Chen work is $7,084.

The median Shuren Chen work on paper sells for $8,790 across 28 lots.

The median Shuren Chen painting sells for $4,198 across 2 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 | 3 | $4,198‡ | $8,295 | 66.7% | 2011-06-04 |
| Works on Paper | 30 | $8,790‡ | $190,849 | 93.3% | 2025-06-10 |

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

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $4,786–$10,333‡ | $6,041‡ | $87,627 |

‡ 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 | $190,849 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $96,717 |
| Paintings | 2011 | $8,295 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $100‡ |

‡ 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 Shuren Chen worth?

Across 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Shuren Chen work is $7,084. The median Shuren Chen work on paper sells for $8,790 across 28 lots. The median Shuren Chen painting sells for $4,198 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Based on 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Shuren Chen work on paper is $8,790. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Shuren Chen work on paper is $190,849.

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

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Shuren Chen work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $6,041, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Shuren Chen's auction record is $190,849, set in 2014.

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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, “Shuren Chen auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/shuren-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.