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

# Chen Donghu (1898–1962)

Chen Donghu is a Chinese artist with 9 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $1,889. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Chen Donghu is recorded as sold in 2021 for $1,889; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Chen Donghu work worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chen Donghu work is $1,889.

The median Chen Donghu painting sells for $1,130 across 4 lots.

The median Chen Donghu work on paper sells for $44,595 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 4 | $1,130‡ | $1,889‡ | — | 2022-11-11 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $44,595 | $44,595 | — | 2019-05-28 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $44,595 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $1,889‡ |
| Paintings | 2022 | $1,130‡ |

‡ 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 Donghu worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chen Donghu work is $1,889. The median Chen Donghu painting sells for $1,130 across 4 lots. The median Chen Donghu work on paper sells for $44,595 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Chen Donghu's auction record?

Chen Donghu's auction record is $44,595, set in 2019.

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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 Donghu auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/chen-donghu (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.