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

# 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.

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

## 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.

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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 Congzhou auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/chen-congzhou (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.