Chen Congzhou (1918–2000)
Chen Congzhou is a Chinese artist with 95 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $695. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Chen Congzhou sold in 2022 for $6,094, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Chen Congzhou on OpeningBid →What is a Chen Congzhou work worth?
Across 84 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chen Congzhou work is $695.
The median Chen Congzhou work on paper sells for $405 across 16 lots.
The median Chen Congzhou painting sells for $563 across 12 lots.
The median Chen Congzhou photograph sells for $1,486 across 2 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 | 12 | $563‡ | $2,006‡ | — | 2025-02-26 |
| Works on Paper | 16 | $405‡ | $11,949 | — | 2026-09-10 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | — | — | — | 2019-10-20 |
| Photography | 2 | $1,486 | $1,486 | — | 2016-04-21 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $257–$2,761 | $1,603 | $11,949 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $11,949 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $2,761 |
| Paintings | 2018 | $2,006‡ |
| Photography | 2016 | $1,486 |
| Paintings | 2014 | $918‡ |
‡ 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 Congzhou worth?
Across 84 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chen Congzhou work is $695. The median Chen Congzhou work on paper sells for $405 across 16 lots. The median Chen Congzhou painting sells for $563 across 12 lots. The median Chen Congzhou photograph sells for $1,486 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Chen Congzhou work on paper?
Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Chen Congzhou work on paper is $405. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Chen Congzhou's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Chen Congzhou work on paper is $11,949.
What is the average price of a Chen Congzhou painting?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Chen Congzhou painting is $563. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Chen Congzhou's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Chen Congzhou painting is $2,006. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is Chen Congzhou's auction record?
Chen Congzhou's auction record is $11,949, set in 2018.
See the full Chen Congzhou record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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