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

# Chen Mingshu (1889–1965)

Chen Mingshu is a Chinese artist with 8 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $2,752. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Chen Mingshu sold in 2016 for $3,458, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Chen Mingshu work worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chen Mingshu work is $2,752.

The median Chen Mingshu work on paper sells for $3,458 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 3 | $3,458‡ | $3,747‡ | — | 2016-07-30 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $3,747‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $3,458 |

‡ 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 Mingshu worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chen Mingshu work is $2,752. The median Chen Mingshu work on paper sells for $3,458 across 3 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Chen Mingshu's auction record is $3,747, set in 2013. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

---

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 Mingshu auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/chen-mingshu (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.