Banding Chen (1876–1970)
What is Banding Chen’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 798 auction results for Banding Chen at 28 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,691 including buyer’s premium (middle half $765–$4,727, n=73). The auction record is $99,318 for 民国 陈半丁制寿山石平钮章 (2012, Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 民国 陈半丁制寿山石平钮章 | Seal | $99,318 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2012 |
| 2 | 临石溪山水, 1908 | Hanging scroll | $90,360 | Beijing Ginza Auction (北京银座拍卖) | Jun 2024 |
| 3 | 芭蕉菊石, 1960年作 | 设色纸本 | $86,776 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2012 |
| 4 | Red Plum, 1928年作 | 设色纸本 | $81,277 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2012 |
| 5 | Flowers, four screens, 1926年作 | 设色纸本 | $66,467 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2012 |
| 6 | Peony Prosperity (牡丹富贵图), 1948年作 | 设色纸本 | $65,643 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2013 |
| 7 | White Roses, 1940 | Ink and colour on paper, hanging scroll | $61,249 | Sotheby's | Apr 2016 |
| 8 | Chrysanthemum and Sweet Flag | Ink and colour on paper, hanging scroll installed in frame | $48,154 | Sotheby's | Oct 2022 |
| 9 | Ink Lotuses, 1960年作 | 水墨纸本 | $45,300 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2011 |
| 10 | Landscape, 1942 | Ink and color on paper | $44,696 | Bonhams | Oct 2019 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 114 | $6,247 |
| Works on paper | 94 | $6,194 |
| Paintings | 38 | $2,726 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 51 | $7,151 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 107 | $5,401 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 36 | $4,348 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 798 results from 28 houses · How we compute these figures
Banding Chen is a Chinese artist with 997 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $5,640. 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 Banding Chen is recorded as sold in 2026 for $7,147; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Banding Chen on OpeningBid →What is a Banding Chen work worth?
Across 797 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Banding Chen work is $5,640.
The median Banding Chen work on paper sells for $5,629 across 185 lots.
The median Banding Chen painting sells for $3,519 across 117 lots.
The median Banding Chen print sells for $2,396 across 4 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Banding Chen work on papers typically sell for $3,916–$10,983 (the middle half of 69 sold lots).
Large (over 120 cm) Banding Chen work on papers typically sell for $1,714–$13,848 (the middle half of 43 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 6 | $2,396 | $3,998 | 66.7% | 2025-06-07 |
| Paintings | 125 | $3,519†‡ | $441,801‡ | 93.6% | 2026-09-18 |
| Works on Paper | 200 | $5,629†‡ | $390,167‡ | 92.5% | 2026-07-31 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 3 | $4,798 | $5,358 | — | 2025-06-07 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 27 | $65,643‡ | $441,801‡ | — | 2024-06-19 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Banding Chen's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (6 lots) median $2,396 with 66.7% sell-through. Paintings (125 lots) median $3,519, record $441,801. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 27 lots) the median is $65,643.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $1,787–$4,446‡ | $3,125‡ | $5,900‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 40 | $1,140–$5,282†‡ | $3,018†‡ | $36,944 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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) | 22 | $798–$5,983‡ | $4,128‡ | $29,303 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 69 | $3,916–$10,983‡ | $6,286‡ | $55,372‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 43 | $1,714–$13,848†‡ | $5,094†‡ | $390,167‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2017 | $441,801‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $390,167‡ |
| Paintings | 2020 | $79,538‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $75,957‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2018 | $5,358 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $4,798 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $3,998 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $794 |
‡ 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 Banding Chen worth?
Across 797 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Banding Chen work is $5,640. The median Banding Chen work on paper sells for $5,629 across 185 lots. The median Banding Chen painting sells for $3,519 across 117 lots. The median Banding Chen print sells for $2,396 across 4 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Banding Chen work on papers typically sell for $3,916–$10,983 (the middle half of 69 sold lots). Large (over 120 cm) Banding Chen work on papers typically sell for $1,714–$13,848 (the middle half of 43 sold 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 Banding Chen work on paper?
Based on 185 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Banding Chen work on paper is $5,629. 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 Banding Chen's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Banding Chen work on paper is $390,167. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Banding Chen painting?
Based on 117 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Banding Chen painting is $3,519. 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 Banding Chen's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Banding Chen painting is $441,801. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium Banding Chen work on paper?
Based on 69 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Banding Chen work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $6,286, 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 Banding Chen work on paper?
Based on 43 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Banding Chen work on paper (large (over 120 cm)) is $5,094, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Banding Chen's auction record?
Banding Chen's auction record is $441,801, set in 2017. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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