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

# Chen Nian (1877–1970)

Chen Nian is an artist with 16 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $11,397. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Chen Nian is recorded as sold in 2013 for $11,397; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Chen Nian work worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chen Nian work is $11,397.

The median Chen Nian work on paper sells for $109,252 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 | $109,252‡ | $218,504 | — | 2013-12-03 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $218,504 |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $109,252 |

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 Nian worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chen Nian work is $11,397. The median Chen Nian work on paper sells for $109,252 across 3 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Chen Nian's auction record is $218,504, set in 2005.

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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 Nian auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/chen-nian-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.