Chen Jiru (1558–1639)
Chen Jiru is a Chinese artist with 163 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $17,292. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Chen Jiru sold in 2026 for $44,103, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Chen Jiru on OpeningBid →What is a Chen Jiru work worth?
Across 104 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chen Jiru work is $17,292.
The median Chen Jiru work on paper sells for $24,363 across 54 lots.
The median Chen Jiru painting sells for $5,756 across 2 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Chen Jiru work on papers typically sell for $11,481–$41,846 (the middle half of 25 sold 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 | 1 | — | — | — | 2016-11-15 |
| Paintings | 3 | $5,756‡ | $10,510‡ | 66.7% | 2023-11-14 |
| Works on Paper | 61 | $24,363‡ | $7.6M‡ | 88.5% | 2026-04-28 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $305,348‡ | $7.6M‡ | — | 2021-12-04 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $36,131–$56,556‡ | $54,962‡ | $57,295 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 25 | $11,481–$41,846‡ | $19,457‡ | $129,170‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 18 | $10,363–$95,675‡ | $30,109‡ | $7.6M‡ |
‡ 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 | 2010 | $7.6M‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $352,449‡ |
| Paintings | 2023 | $10,510‡ |
| Paintings | 2018 | $1,003‡ |
‡ 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 Jiru worth?
Across 104 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chen Jiru work is $17,292. The median Chen Jiru work on paper sells for $24,363 across 54 lots. The median Chen Jiru painting sells for $5,756 across 2 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Chen Jiru work on papers typically sell for $11,481–$41,846 (the middle half of 25 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Chen Jiru work on paper?
Based on 54 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Chen Jiru work on paper is $24,363. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Chen Jiru's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Chen Jiru work on paper is $7,633,703. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium Chen Jiru work on paper?
Based on 25 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Chen Jiru work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $19,457, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a large Chen Jiru work on paper?
Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Chen Jiru work on paper (large (over 120 cm)) is $30,109, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Chen Jiru's auction record?
Chen Jiru's auction record is $7,633,703, set in 2010. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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