Chen Chi (1912–2005)
What is Chen Chi’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 27 auction results for Chen Chi at 13 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,483 including buyer’s premium (middle half $957–$1,988, n=6). The auction record is $56,179 for Flying Geese (2022, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Flying Geese, 1981 | Colour on paper | $56,179 | Sotheby's | Jul 2022 |
| 2 | Flying Geese, 1981 | Watercolour on paper | $38,934 | Sotheby's | Apr 2021 |
| 3 | Spring, 1966 | Ink | $11,250 | Rago Arts | Nov 2016 |
| 4 | Street Scene | Watercolor, wash and pencil on paper | $6,000 | Christie's | Sep 2016 |
| 5 | Spring Blossom, 1912 | Color on paper | $3,660 | Bonhams | Nov 2010 |
| 6 | Spring Time, 1912 | Watercolor on paper laid to masonite | $2,500 | Swann Auction Galleries | May 2024 |
| 7 | Red Flowers, 1990 | Watercolor and pencil on paper | $2,125 | Grogan & Company | May 2025 |
| 8 | Red Flowers, 1990 | Watercolor and pencil on paper | $2,000 | Grogan & Company | Nov 2024 |
| 9 | Untitled, Landscape, 1912 | Watercolor on rice paper | $1,950 | Swann Auction Galleries | Nov 2024 |
| 10 | Wyoming Landscape, 1971 | Watercolor on paper | $1,708 | John Moran Auctioneers | Mar 2017 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 15 | $1,708 |
| Paintings | 5 | $1,100 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 11 | $1,950 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $937 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 27 results from 13 houses · How we compute these figures
Chen Chi is an American artist with 30 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $1,500. 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 Chen Chi sold in 2025 for $2,125, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Chen Chi on OpeningBid →What is a Chen Chi work worth?
Across 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chen Chi work is $1,500.
The median Chen Chi work on paper sells for $1,950 across 17 lots.
The median Chen Chi painting sells for $1,100 across 7 lots.
The median Chen Chi print sells for $92 across 2 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 | 2 | $92‡ | $150‡ | — | 2024-11-13 |
| Paintings | 7 | $1,100†‡ | $8,000‡ | — | 2026-03-24 |
| Works on Paper | 19 | $1,950‡ | $56,179 | 89.5% | 2026-04-02 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Chen Chi's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $92. Paintings (7 lots) median $1,100, record $8,000. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Chen Chi painting sells for around 12× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $1,350–$2,312‡ | $1,950‡ | $6,000 |
‡ 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 | 2022 | $56,179 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $38,934 |
| Paintings | 2008 | $8,000‡ |
| Paintings | 2024 | $2,500† |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $150‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $35 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 Chen Chi worth?
Across 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chen Chi work is $1,500. The median Chen Chi work on paper sells for $1,950 across 17 lots. The median Chen Chi painting sells for $1,100 across 7 lots. The median Chen Chi print sells for $92 across 2 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 Chen Chi work on paper?
Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Chen Chi work on paper is $1,950. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Chen Chi's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Chen Chi work on paper is $56,179.
What is the average price of a medium Chen Chi work on paper?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Chen Chi work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,950, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Chen Chi's auction record?
Chen Chi's auction record is $56,179, set in 2022.
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