> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/chen-mei-2 · updated 2026-11-01

# Chen Mei (b. 1694)

Chen Mei is a Chinese artist with 29 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $6,563. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Chen Mei sold in 2021 for $14,116, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Chen Mei work worth?

Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chen Mei work is $6,563.

The median Chen Mei work on paper sells for $8,544 across 6 lots.

The median Chen Mei painting sells for $575 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1 | $575 | $575 | — | 1998-10-31 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $8,544‡ | $34,068‡ | — | 2025-11-04 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $34,068‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $18,960 |
| Paintings | 1998 | $575 |

‡ 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 Mei worth?

Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chen Mei work is $6,563. The median Chen Mei work on paper sells for $8,544 across 6 lots. The median Chen Mei painting sells for $575 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Chen Mei'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 Mei auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/chen-mei-2 (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.