Chen Jian
Chen Jian is a Chinese artist with 28 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $11,763. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Chen Jian sold in 2026 for $11,763, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Chen Jian on OpeningBid →What is a Chen Jian work worth?
Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chen Jian work is $11,763.
The median Chen Jian sculpture sells for $14,011 across 5 lots.
The median Chen Jian work on paper sells for $8,532 across 5 lots.
The median Chen Jian painting sells for $331 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 | 1 | $331‡ | $331‡ | — | 2016-12-10 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $8,532‡ | $66,485‡ | — | 2023-10-27 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 5 | $14,011‡ | $52,542 | — | 2016-06-05 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $7,881–$15,197‡ | $14,011‡ | $52,542 |
‡ 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 | 2013 | $66,485‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2016 | $52,542 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $29,843‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2013 | $15,197‡ |
| Paintings | 2016 | $331‡ |
‡ 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 Jian worth?
Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chen Jian work is $11,763. The median Chen Jian sculpture sells for $14,011 across 5 lots. The median Chen Jian work on paper sells for $8,532 across 5 lots. The median Chen Jian painting sells for $331 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Chen Jian's auction record?
Chen Jian's auction record is $74,111, set in 2014. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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