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# Chen Chi (1912–2005)

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

As of 3 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.

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

| # | 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 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 15 | $1,708 |
| Paintings | 5 | $1,100 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 11 | $1,950 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $937 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 27 results from 13 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Chen Chi auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/chen-chi (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.