Chen Jialing (b. 1937)
What is Chen Jialing’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 171 auction results for Chen Jialing at 14 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $692 including buyer’s premium (middle half $428–$3,346, n=8). The auction record is $413,000 for Flowers and Birds (2014, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Flowers and Birds | Ink and colour on paper | $413,000 | Sotheby's | Nov 2014 |
| 2 | Flowers and Birds | Ink and colour on paper | $330,400 | Sotheby's | Dec 2015 |
| 3 | 情浓 镜心 | 设色纸本 | $29,449 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2014 |
| 4 | Refinement, 1937 | Ink | $25,684 | Christie's | May 2022 |
| 5 | SONG OF THE LOTUS | Ink and colour on paper, framed | $24,173 | Sotheby's | Oct 2010 |
| 6 | Morning Lotus, 1937 | Scroll, mounted and framed, ink and colour on paper | $22,573 | Christie's | Mar 2007 |
| 7 | Openness | Ink an color on paper | $22,500 | Sotheby's | Sep 2007 |
| 8 | LOTUS, 1987 | Ink and colour on paper, framed | $17,661 | Sotheby's | Oct 2011 |
| 9 | 荷 镜心 | 水墨纸本 | $16,249 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2012 |
| 10 | Auspicious Pairing, 1937 | Ink | $15,976 | Christie's | Nov 2018 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 35 | $6,370 |
| Paintings | 9 | $5,000 |
| Other | 12 | $1,470 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $15,976 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 25 | $5,610 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $5,156 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 171 results from 14 houses · How we compute these figures
Chen Jialing is a Chinese artist with 198 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $5,644. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Chen Jialing sold in 2026 for $13,763, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 171 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chen Jialing work is $5,644.
The median Chen Jialing work on paper sells for $6,371 across 36 lots.
The median Chen Jialing painting sells for $6,294 across 32 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 | 32 | $6,294‡ | $28,084‡ | — | 2025-10-28 |
| Works on Paper | 40 | $6,371 | $413,000 | 90% | 2026-09-15 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $179,924‡ | $413,000 | — | 2015-12-05 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $1,728–$9,272‡ | $4,639‡ | $20,393‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $14,241–$18,351‡ | $16,404‡ | $28,084‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $4,473–$6,088 | $5,177 | $6,854 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $4,320–$8,852 | $6,186 | $13,763 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $9,375–$22,573 | $15,976 | $25,684 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $413,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $330,400 |
| Paintings | 2014 | $28,084‡ |
| Paintings | 2014 | $20,393‡ |
‡ 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 Jialing worth?
Across 171 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chen Jialing work is $5,644. The median Chen Jialing work on paper sells for $6,371 across 36 lots. The median Chen Jialing painting sells for $6,294 across 32 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Chen Jialing work on paper?
Based on 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Chen Jialing work on paper is $6,371.
What is Chen Jialing's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Chen Jialing work on paper is $413,000.
What is the average price of a Chen Jialing painting?
Based on 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Chen Jialing painting is $6,294. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Chen Jialing's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Chen Jialing painting is $28,084. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium Chen Jialing work on paper?
Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Chen Jialing work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $6,186, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is the average price of a medium Chen Jialing painting?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Chen Jialing painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,639, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Chen Jialing's auction record?
Chen Jialing's auction record is $413,000, set in 2014.
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