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

# Chen Kanghou (1866–1937)

Chen Kanghou is a Chinese artist with 101 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $1,336. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Chen Kanghou sold in 2025 for $2,450, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Chen Kanghou work worth?

Across 85 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chen Kanghou work is $1,336.

The median Chen Kanghou work on paper sells for $2,450 across 8 lots.

The median Chen Kanghou painting sells for $942 across 6 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 | 6 | $942‡ | $5,320‡ | — | 2025-05-16 |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $2,450‡ | $5,420‡ | — | 2025-12-17 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $5,420‡ |
| Paintings | 2016 | $5,320‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $3,094‡ |
| Paintings | 2018 | $1,159‡ |

‡ 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 Kanghou worth?

Across 85 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chen Kanghou work is $1,336. The median Chen Kanghou work on paper sells for $2,450 across 8 lots. The median Chen Kanghou painting sells for $942 across 6 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Chen Kanghou's auction record is $24,568, set in 2015.

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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 Kanghou auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/chen-kanghou (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.