Chen Danqing (b. 1953)
What is Chen Danqing’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 96 auction results for Chen Danqing at 14 houses since 1999. Over the last 24 months the median price was $6,506 including buyer’s premium (middle half $477–$110,931, n=5). The auction record is $1,816,223 for Guoxue Yanjiuyuan (2007, Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Guoxue Yanjiuyuan, 2001年作 | 布面 油画 | $1,816,223 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Nov 2007 |
| 2 | 康巴汉子, 1988年作 | 布面 油画 | $924,623 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2011 |
| 3 | Tibetan Cowboys, 1983 | Oil paint | $863,752 | Christie's | Dec 2021 |
| 4 | 荒原风, 1988 | — | $629,084 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Dec 2020 |
| 5 | Shepherd, 1983年作 | 布面油画 | $463,474 | Poly Huayi (Shanghai) Auction (保利华谊（上海）拍卖) | Dec 2016 |
| 6 | Two Young Shepherds, 1986 | Oil on canvas | $445,797 | Sotheby's | Dec 2017 |
| 7 | Tibetan Boys, 1983 | Oil paint | $408,677 | Christie's | May 2023 |
| 8 | Walking into Town, 1981 | Oil paint | $405,049 | Christie's | Dec 2008 |
| 9 | Mother and Children, 1986 | Oil paint | $403,636 | Christie's | May 2011 |
| 10 | Walking into Town, oil on canvas, 1985 | Oil paint | $281,245 | Christie's | May 2009 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 44 | $79,998 |
| Other | 10 | $61,831 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 23 | $178,328 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $46,761 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 96 results from 14 houses · How we compute these figures
Chen Danqing is a Chinese artist with 114 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $81,679. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Chen Danqing sold in 2026 for $110,931, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 96 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chen Danqing work is $81,679.
The median Chen Danqing painting sells for $110,931 across 63 lots.
The median Chen Danqing work on paper sells for $3,715 across 4 lots.
The median Chen Danqing print sells for $159 across 2 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Chen Danqing paintings typically sell for $86,170–$463,474 (the middle half of 37 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $159 | $159 | — | 2024-11-29 |
| Paintings | 65 | $110,931‡ | $21.7M‡ | 96.9% | 2026-09-30 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $3,715‡ | $14,780 | 80% | 2025-03-14 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 36 | $323,000‡ | $21.7M‡ | — | 2026-09-30 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Chen Danqing's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $159. Paintings (65 lots) median $110,931, record $21,679,915. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Chen Danqing painting sells for around 698× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 36 lots) the median is $323,000.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $28,220–$78,450‡ | $61,060‡ | $242,825 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 37 | $86,170–$463,474‡ | $206,004‡ | $21.7M‡ |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2021 | $21.7M‡ |
| Paintings | 2011 | $3.6M‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $14,780 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $6,953‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $159 |
‡ 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 Danqing worth?
Across 96 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chen Danqing work is $81,679. The median Chen Danqing painting sells for $110,931 across 63 lots. The median Chen Danqing work on paper sells for $3,715 across 4 lots. The median Chen Danqing print sells for $159 across 2 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Chen Danqing paintings typically sell for $86,170–$463,474 (the middle half of 37 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Chen Danqing painting?
Based on 63 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Chen Danqing painting is $110,931. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Chen Danqing's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Chen Danqing painting is $21,679,915. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium Chen Danqing painting?
Based on 37 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Chen Danqing painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $206,004, 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 small Chen Danqing painting?
Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Chen Danqing painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $61,060, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Chen Danqing's auction record?
Chen Danqing's auction record is $21,679,915, set in 2021. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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