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# Chen Jiru (1558–1639)

Chen Jiru is a Chinese artist with 162 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.

## What is a Chen Jiru work worth?

Across 103 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 $24,779 across 53 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 | 60 | $24,779‡ | $7.6M‡ | 88.3% | 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) | 17 | $13,586–$96,643‡ | $35,438‡ | $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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Chen Jiru worth?

Across 103 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 $24,779 across 53 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 53 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Chen Jiru work on paper is $24,779. 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 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Chen Jiru work on paper (large (over 120 cm)) is $35,438, 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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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 Jiru auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/chen-jiru-2 (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.