Wang Shishen (1686–1762)
Wang Shishen is a Chinese artist with 41 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $37,800. 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 Wang Shishen sold in 2023 for $48,259, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Wang Shishen on OpeningBid →What is a Wang Shishen work worth?
Across 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wang Shishen work is $37,800.
The median Wang Shishen work on paper sells for $38,490 across 11 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 | 1 | — | — | — | 2010-12-13 |
| Works on Paper | 13 | $38,490‡ | $149,671‡ | 84.6% | 2026-02-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $154,458‡ | $190,030 | — | 2020-10-18 |
‡ 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) | 5 | $4,899–$38,490 | $37,800 | $48,259 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $149,671‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $72,630 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Wang Shishen worth?
Across 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wang Shishen work is $37,800. The median Wang Shishen work on paper sells for $38,490 across 11 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 Wang Shishen work on paper?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wang Shishen work on paper is $38,490. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Wang Shishen's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Wang Shishen work on paper is $149,671. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is Wang Shishen's auction record?
Wang Shishen's auction record is $190,030, set in 2013.
See the full Wang Shishen record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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