> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/chen-lin · updated 2026-11-01

# Chen Lin (b. 1968)

Chen Lin is a Chinese artist with 31 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $3,104. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Chen Lin is recorded as sold in 2025 for $12,841; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Chen Lin work worth?

Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chen Lin work is $3,104.

The median Chen Lin painting sells for $14,416 across 6 lots.

The median Chen Lin work on paper sells for $246 across 3 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 | 8 | $14,416‡ | $34,068‡ | 75% | 2021-06-06 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $246‡ | $328‡ | — | 2024-05-22 |

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

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $6,011–$26,395‡ | $14,416‡ | $34,068‡ |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2021 | $34,068‡ |
| Paintings | 2013 | $30,197 |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $328‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $246 |

‡ 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 Lin worth?

Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chen Lin work is $3,104. The median Chen Lin painting sells for $14,416 across 6 lots. The median Chen Lin work on paper sells for $246 across 3 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Chen Lin's auction record is $34,068, set in 2021. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Chen Lin auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/chen-lin (updated 2026-11-01).

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.