Chen Daofu (1483–1544)
Chen Daofu is a Chinese artist with 33 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $2,047. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Chen Daofu sold in 2023 for $32,202, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Chen Daofu on OpeningBid →What is a Chen Daofu work worth?
Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chen Daofu work is $2,047.
The median Chen Daofu work on paper sells for $2,318 across 8 lots.
The median Chen Daofu print sells for $77 across 1 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 | 1 | $77 | $77 | — | 2024-10-04 |
| Paintings | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Works on Paper | 11 | $2,318‡ | $25,199‡ | 72.7% | 2021-12-09 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $1,968–$11,613‡ | $2,668‡ | $25,199‡ |
‡ 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 | 2010 | $25,199‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $11,613‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $77 |
‡ 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 Daofu worth?
Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chen Daofu work is $2,047. The median Chen Daofu work on paper sells for $2,318 across 8 lots. The median Chen Daofu print sells for $77 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Chen Daofu work on paper?
Based on 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Chen Daofu work on paper is $2,318. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Chen Daofu's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Chen Daofu work on paper is $25,199. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is Chen Daofu's auction record?
Chen Daofu's auction record is $32,202, set in 2023.
See the full Chen Daofu record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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