> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/chen-jieqi · updated 2026-11-02

# Chen Jieqi (1813–1884)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 78 auction results for Chen Jieqi at 15 houses since 1997. Over the last 24 months the median price was $4,687 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,745–$10,442, n=8). The auction record is $47,520 for Two-Section Seals from Shizhong Shanfang (2026, Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Two-Section Seals from Shizhong Shanfang, Qing dynasty | Rubbing on cotton-linked paper | $47,520 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jul 2026 |
| 2 | Collection of Wadeng Pottery Inscriptions Rubbings, Qing dynasty | 清钤拓本 | $21,061 | China Guardian (中国嘉德) | Nov 2025 |
| 3 | 楷书八言联 | 水墨纸本 | $19,873 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Nov 2018 |
| 4 | 陈介祺 隶书七言联 立轴 | Calligraphy (clerical script) | $15,019 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Oct 2015 |
| 5 | 陈介祺 书札 | Letters | $13,048 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Feb 2023 |
| 6 | Ancient Seals Impressions, 1813 | Album of seal impressions | $6,902 | Bonhams | Apr 2025 |
| 7 | Studio Name in Running Script, 1873 | Ink on paper | $6,532 | Bonhams | Jul 2020 |
| 8 | Calligraphic Couplet, 1813 | Hanging scrolls | $6,409 | Christie's | Nov 2017 |
| 9 | 清•陈介祺款刻诗文磬及木制云龙纹磬架一组两件, Qing dynasty | Stone ornament and wood rack | $5,042 | Xiling Yinshe Auction (西泠印社拍卖) | Dec 2024 |
| 10 | ALBUMS OF COIN AND MOLD RUBBINGS | Rubbings | $4,332 | Xiling Yinshe Auction (西泠印社拍卖) | Jul 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 7 | $6,409 |
| Other | 8 | $4,687 |


Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 78 results from 15 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Chen Jieqi is a Chinese artist with 107 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $6,130. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Chen Jieqi sold in 2026 for $47,520, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Chen Jieqi work worth?

Across 78 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chen Jieqi work is $6,130.

The median Chen Jieqi work on paper sells for $6,471 across 23 lots.

The median Chen Jieqi print sells for $1,035 across 2 lots.

The median Chen Jieqi painting sells for $1,284 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 | 2 | $1,035‡ | $1,295 | — | 2025-11-23 |
| Paintings | 1 | $1,284‡ | $1,284‡ | — | 2025-06-08 |
| Works on Paper | 24 | $6,471‡ | $276,520‡ | 95.8% | 2024-06-13 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $104,476‡ | $276,520‡ | — | 2022-09-09 |

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

Chen Jieqi's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $1,035. Paintings (1 lots) median $1,284, record $1,284. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $104,476.

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $2,383–$66,239‡ | $13,889‡ | $276,520‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $3,943–$15,155‡ | $6,532‡ | $19,873 |

‡ 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 | 2022 | $276,520‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $66,239‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $1,295 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $1,284‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $774‡ |

‡ 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 Jieqi worth?

Across 78 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chen Jieqi work is $6,130. The median Chen Jieqi work on paper sells for $6,471 across 23 lots. The median Chen Jieqi print sells for $1,035 across 2 lots. The median Chen Jieqi painting sells for $1,284 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Chen Jieqi work on paper?

Based on 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Chen Jieqi work on paper is $6,471. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Chen Jieqi's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Chen Jieqi work on paper is $276,520. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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

Chen Jieqi's auction record is $276,520, set in 2022. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Chen Jieqi auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/chen-jieqi (updated 2026-11-02).

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.