Chen Chi-kwan (1921–2007)
Chen Chi-kwan is a Taiwanese artist with 40 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $9,883. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Chen Chi-kwan is recorded as sold in 2025 for $14,440; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chen Chi-kwan work is $9,883.
The median Chen Chi-kwan work on paper sells for $11,392 across 23 lots.
The median Chen Chi-kwan painting sells for $1,422 across 8 lots.
The median Chen Chi-kwan print sells for $7,110 across 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 3 | $7,110‡ | $7,110 | — | 2008-09-12 |
| Paintings | 10 | $1,422‡ | $25,382‡ | 80% | 2024-06-01 |
| Works on Paper | 26 | $11,392‡ | $99,758 | 88.5% | 2026-05-24 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $32,500 | $99,758 | — | 2016-10-27 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Chen Chi-kwan's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $7,110. Paintings (10 lots) median $1,422, record $25,382. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $32,500.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $978–$4,826‡ | $1,304‡ | $25,382‡ |
‡ 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) | 18 | $7,456–$13,577‡ | $10,825‡ | $19,595‡ |
‡ 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 | 2016 | $99,758 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $32,500 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $25,382‡ |
| Paintings | 2023 | $18,344 |
| Prints & Editions | 2008 | $7,110 |
| Prints & Editions | 2008 | $7,110 |
‡ 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-kwan worth?
Across 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chen Chi-kwan work is $9,883. The median Chen Chi-kwan work on paper sells for $11,392 across 23 lots. The median Chen Chi-kwan painting sells for $1,422 across 8 lots. The median Chen Chi-kwan print sells for $7,110 across 3 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Chen Chi-kwan work on paper?
Based on 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Chen Chi-kwan work on paper is $11,392. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Chen Chi-kwan's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Chen Chi-kwan work on paper is $99,758.
What is the average price of a small Chen Chi-kwan work on paper?
Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Chen Chi-kwan work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $10,825, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Chen Chi-kwan's auction record?
Chen Chi-kwan's auction record is $99,758, set in 2016.
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