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

# Shi Su (1037–1101)

## What is Shi Su’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 139 auction results for Shi Su at 19 houses since 1995. Over the last 24 months the median price was $4,004 including buyer’s premium (middle half $800–$25,284, n=9). The auction record is $59,252,323 for WOOD AND ROCK (2018, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WOOD AND ROCK | Ink on paper | $59,252,323 | Christie's | Nov 2018 |
| 2 | GONG FU TIE CALLIGRAPHY, 1733 | Ink on paper, hanging scroll | $8,229,000 | Sotheby's | Sep 2013 |
| 3 | Withered Tree, Bamboo and Rock | Ink on silk, handscroll | $163,392 | Sotheby's | Mar 2026 |
| 4 | 行书诗卷 | 水墨纸本 | $142,100 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2011 |
| 5 | 东坡先生易传九卷, 1611 | White cotton paper | $28,445 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2024 |
| 6 | 东坡先生诗集注三十二卷年录一卷 | White cotton paper | $26,931 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Oct 2020 |
| 7 | 春帖子词 | 纸本 | $14,167 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Apr 2011 |
| 8 | Dongpo Xiansheng Yizhuan Jiu Juan, 1611 | Book | $13,877 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2025 |
| 9 | Lianju Taichuan Tie | 水墨纸本 | $11,282 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Oct 2014 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Su Changgong Hezuo Ba Juan Buyi Er Juan Fulu Yi Juan, 1620 | Three-color woodblock print on white cotton paper | $25,284 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2024 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 9 | $5,710 |
| Other | 21 | $3,172 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $5,710 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 14 | $2,990 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 5 | $533 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 139 results from 19 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Shi Su is a Chinese artist with 183 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $3,788. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Shi Su sold in 2026 for $163,392, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Shi Su work worth?

Across 138 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Shi Su work is $3,788.

The median Shi Su work on paper sells for $2,222 across 45 lots.

The median Shi Su print sells for $26,108 across 6 lots.

The median Shi Su sculpture sells for $1,336 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 6 | $26,108‡ | $345,757‡ | — | 2024-12-09 |
| Paintings | 1 | $100 | $100 | — | 2022-09-28 |
| Works on Paper | 46 | $2,222‡ | $59.3M | 97.8% | 2026-06-16 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $1,336 | $1,336 | 50% | 2023-04-13 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $345,757‡ | $59.3M | — | 2026-03-27 |

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

Shi Su's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (6 lots) median $26,108. Paintings (1 lots) median $100, record $100. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 7 lots) the median is $345,757.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $11,912–$35,677‡ | $26,108‡ | $345,757‡ |

‡ 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) | 8 | $1,361–$4,656‡ | $2,095‡ | $13,567‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 15 | $376–$12,405‡ | $1,664‡ | $59.3M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 18 | $1,495–$8,250‡ | $2,734‡ | $163,392 |

‡ 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 | 2018 | $59.3M |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $8.2M |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $345,757‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $38,592‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $1,336 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $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 Shi Su worth?

Across 138 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Shi Su work is $3,788. The median Shi Su work on paper sells for $2,222 across 45 lots. The median Shi Su print sells for $26,108 across 6 lots. The median Shi Su sculpture sells for $1,336 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Shi Su work on paper?

Based on 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Shi Su work on paper is $2,222. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Shi Su's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Shi Su work on paper is $59,252,323.

### What is the average price of a large Shi Su work on paper?

Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Shi Su work on paper (large (over 120 cm)) is $2,734, 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 medium Shi Su work on paper?

Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Shi Su work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,664, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Shi Su's auction record is $59,252,323, set in 2018.

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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 Su auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/su-shi (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.