> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/chen-daofu · updated 2026-11-01

# 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.

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

## 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.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Chen Daofu auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/chen-daofu (updated 2026-11-01).

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.