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# Chen Baochen (1848–1935)

## What is Chen Baochen’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 184 auction results for Chen Baochen at 20 houses since 1995. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,689 including buyer’s premium (middle half $671–$4,604, n=22). The auction record is $35,629 for Calligraphy in Kaishu (Letter to Zhu Yuansi) (2021, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Calligraphy in Kaishu (Letter to Zhu Yuansi) | Ink on paper, set of four, hanging scrolls | $35,629 | Sotheby's | Oct 2021 |
| 2 | 行书书论 （一则） | 水墨纸本 | $35,190 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | May 2015 |
| 3 | 楷书七言联 | Hanging scroll | $21,378 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Apr 2013 |
| 4 | 行书七言联, 1928年作 | 水墨纸本 | $18,685 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2014 |
| 5 | 楷书“朱文公诗” | Mirror center (镜心) | $17,751 | Beijing Ginza Auction (北京银座拍卖) | Nov 2014 |
| 6 | Calligraphy Couplet in Regular Script, 1998 | Hanging scrolls | $16,116 | Bonhams | Nov 2016 |
| 7 | 行书题句 | 水墨纸本 | $12,924 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jan 2015 |
| 8 | Calligraphy in regular script in the style of Chen Daisun, 1934 | Calligraphy on paper, hanging scroll | $9,178 | Duoyunxuan Auction (上海朵云轩拍卖) | Jun 2024 |
| 9 | Calligraphy Couplet in Regular Script, 1848 | Ink on paper, two hanging scrolls | $9,110 | Bonhams | Oct 2026 |
| 10 | Calligraphy in Regular Script, 1848 | Ink on paper | $8,951 | Bonhams | Jul 2020 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 27 | $4,627 |
| Other | 31 | $2,662 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 24 | $4,580 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 14 | $2,051 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 184 results from 20 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Chen Baochen is a Chinese artist with 251 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $4,410. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Chen Baochen sold in 2026 for $9,110, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Chen Baochen work worth?

Across 184 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chen Baochen work is $4,410.

The median Chen Baochen work on paper sells for $4,935 across 84 lots.

The median Chen Baochen painting sells for $169 across 1 lots.

Large (over 120 cm) Chen Baochen work on papers typically sell for $3,150–$9,406 (the middle half of 37 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Chen Baochen work on papers typically sell for $871–$8,749 (the middle half of 30 sold 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 | $169 | $169 | — | 2026-04-28 |
| Works on Paper | 88 | $4,935‡ | $35,629 | 95.5% | 2026-10-07 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $26,508‡ | $35,629 | — | 2022-10-22 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $2,984–$22,072‡ | $3,003‡ | $26,508‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 30 | $871–$8,749‡ | $3,053‡ | $34,382‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 37 | $3,150–$9,406‡ | $5,936‡ | $35,629 |

‡ 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 | $35,629 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $35,190 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $169 |

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 Chen Baochen worth?

Across 184 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chen Baochen work is $4,410. The median Chen Baochen work on paper sells for $4,935 across 84 lots. The median Chen Baochen painting sells for $169 across 1 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Chen Baochen work on papers typically sell for $3,150–$9,406 (the middle half of 37 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Chen Baochen work on papers typically sell for $871–$8,749 (the middle half of 30 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Based on 84 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Chen Baochen work on paper is $4,935. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Chen Baochen work on paper is $35,629.

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

Based on 37 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Chen Baochen work on paper (large (over 120 cm)) is $5,936, 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 Chen Baochen work on paper?

Based on 30 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Chen Baochen work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,053, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Chen Baochen's auction record is $35,629, set in 2021.

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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, “Chen Baochen auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/chen-baochen (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.