> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/chen-chun · updated 2026-11-03

# Chen Chun (1483–1544)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 100 auction results for Chen Chun at 14 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $57,565 including buyer’s premium (middle half $876–$388,851, n=8). The auction record is $4,488,554 for Flower Album (2020, Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Flower Album | Ink and color on paper | $4,488,554 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Oct 2020 |
| 2 | Flowers and Calligraphy, 1725 | Ink | $3,678,187 | Christie's | Jun 2023 |
| 3 | Li Bai’s Song of Xiangyang in Cursive Script, 1925 | Ink | $1,791,508 | Christie's | Oct 2025 |
| 4 | Narcissus and Calligraphy, 2021 | Ink | $1,128,840 | Christie's | Dec 2023 |
| 5 | Seven-Character Poems in Running-Cursive Script, 1540 | Ink | $1,058,709 | Christie's | Nov 2017 |
| 6 | Narcissus | Ink on paper | $882,106 | China Sungari International Auction (中贸圣佳国际拍卖) | Jul 2005 |
| 7 | Peonies | Ink | $485,756 | Christie's | Nov 2024 |
| 8 | Flowers of the Four Seasons, 1539 | Ink on paper | $356,550 | Christie's | Apr 2026 |
| 9 | Apricot Blossom Poem and Painting Fan | 设色洒金笺 | $214,855 | China Guardian (中国嘉德) | May 2021 |
| 10 | Summer Mountains, 1530 | Burlap | $190,505 | Christie's | May 2016 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 19 | $64,416 |
| Other | 23 | $4,761 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 14 | $175,920 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $22,151 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 15 | $16,051 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 100 results from 14 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Chen Chun is a Chinese artist with 126 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $27,569. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Chen Chun sold in 2026 for $356,550, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Chen Chun work worth?

Across 100 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chen Chun work is $27,569.

The median Chen Chun work on paper sells for $42,555 across 48 lots.

The median Chen Chun painting sells for $30,422 across 5 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Chen Chun work on papers typically sell for $9,072–$64,881 (the middle half of 24 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 | 7 | $30,422‡ | $882,106 | 71.4% | 2021-09-28 |
| Works on Paper | 53 | $42,555‡ | $4.5M | 90.6% | 2026-09-11 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 24 | $400,200‡ | $4.5M | — | 2026-04-28 |

‡ 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) | 6 | $14,753–$376,534‡ | $65,608‡ | $4.5M |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 24 | $9,072–$64,881‡ | $26,185‡ | $206,106‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 16 | $4,113–$628,994‡ | $182,529‡ | $3.7M |

‡ 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 | 2020 | $4.5M |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $3.7M |
| Paintings | 2005 | $882,106 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $33,857‡ |

‡ 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 Chun worth?

Across 100 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chen Chun work is $27,569. The median Chen Chun work on paper sells for $42,555 across 48 lots. The median Chen Chun painting sells for $30,422 across 5 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Chen Chun work on papers typically sell for $9,072–$64,881 (the middle half of 24 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Based on 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Chen Chun work on paper is $42,555. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Chen Chun work on paper is $4,488,554.

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

Based on 24 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Chen Chun work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $26,185, 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 Chen Chun work on paper?

Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Chen Chun work on paper (large (over 120 cm)) is $182,529, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Chen Chun's auction record is $4,488,554, set in 2020.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Chen Chun auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/chen-chun (updated 2026-11-03).

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.