> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/chen-jialing · updated 2026-11-03

# Chen Jialing (b. 1937)

## What is Chen Jialing’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 169 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.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | 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 | 荷塘情趣图, 1988 | 绘画 | $18,948 | Shanghai Fanhua Auction | Dec 2013 |
| 9 | LOTUS, 1987 | Ink and colour on paper, framed | $17,661 | Sotheby's | Oct 2011 |
| 10 | 人物 | Hanging scroll | $16,611 | Shanghai Jiatai | Jun 2014 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 35 | $6,370 |
| Paintings | 10 | $5,927 |
| Other | 13 | $1,641 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $16,113 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 25 | $5,610 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $5,156 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 169 results from 14 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Chen Jialing is a Chinese artist with 195 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $6,000. 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.

**1 Chen Jialing work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Chen Jialing work worth?

Across 169 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chen Jialing work is $6,000.

The median Chen Jialing work on paper sells for $6,371 across 36 lots.

The median Chen Jialing painting sells for $8,161 across 31 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 | 31 | $8,161‡ | $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) | 11 | $2,504–$9,306‡ | $5,503‡ | $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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Chen Jialing worth?

Across 169 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chen Jialing work is $6,000. The median Chen Jialing work on paper sells for $6,371 across 36 lots. The median Chen Jialing painting sells for $8,161 across 31 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 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Chen Jialing painting is $8,161. 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 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Chen Jialing painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $5,503, 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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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Chen Jialing auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/chen-jialing (updated 2026-11-03).

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.