> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/zhang-shen-2 · updated 2026-11-01

# Zhang Shen

## What is Zhang Shen’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 44 auction results for Zhang Shen at 9 houses since 2004. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,462 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,375–$3,208, n=5). The auction record is $375,201 for Longquan Temple (2021, 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 | Longquan Temple, 1824 | Hand scroll; ink and color on paper | $375,201 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2021 |
| 2 | Jingxian Ci Tu | Handscroll | $56,968 | Duoyunxuan Auction (上海朵云轩拍卖) | Jun 2024 |
| 3 | Landscapes, Qing dynasty | Ink and colour on paper, album of twelve leaves | $17,809 | Sotheby's | Dec 2022 |
| 4 | Plum and Orchid, 1754 | Ink on silk | $13,288 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2021 |
| 5 | Boating in Spring Lake, 1781 | Ink and colour on silk, hanging scroll | $8,984 | Bonhams | Apr 2026 |
| 6 | Handscroll, 19th century | Ink and colors on paper | $7,110 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Jun 2010 |
| 7 | scene of scholars amongst pavilions and mountainous landscape after the rain, 19th century | Ink and colors on paper | $7,110 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Jun 2010 |
| 8 | 张深 1829年作（道光9年） 仿唐六如笔 立轴, 1829 | Hanging scroll (立轴) | $5,882 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Jul 2022 |
| 9 | Birds, 1791年作 | 设色绢本 立轴 | $5,013 | Xiling Yinshe Auction (西泠印社拍卖) | Sep 2018 |
| 10 | Flowers, Qing dynasty | 设色纸本 镜片（八帧） | $3,336 | Xiling Yinshe Auction (西泠印社拍卖) | Mar 2023 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 8 | $8,047 |
| Other | 7 | $3,208 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $7,110 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 44 results from 9 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Zhang Shen is a Chinese artist with 59 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $4,559. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Zhang Shen sold in 2026 for $8,984, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Zhang Shen work worth?

Across 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zhang Shen work is $4,559.

The median Zhang Shen work on paper sells for $5,159 across 13 lots.

The median Zhang Shen painting sells for $3,336 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1 | $3,336 | $3,336 | — | 2023-03-16 |
| Works on Paper | 14 | $5,159‡ | $375,201 | 92.9% | 2026-04-28 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | — | — | — | 2009-11-21 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $2,075–$10,199‡ | $7,110‡ | $375,201 |

‡ 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 | 2021 | $375,201 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $17,809 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $3,336 |

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 Zhang Shen worth?

Across 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zhang Shen work is $4,559. The median Zhang Shen work on paper sells for $5,159 across 13 lots. The median Zhang Shen painting sells for $3,336 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Zhang Shen work on paper?

Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Zhang Shen work on paper is $5,159. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Zhang Shen's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Zhang Shen work on paper is $375,201.

### What is Zhang Shen's auction record?

Zhang Shen's auction record is $375,201, set in 2021.

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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, “Zhang Shen auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/zhang-shen-2 (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.