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# Chen Peiqiu (1923–2020)

## What is Chen Peiqiu’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 1,639 auction results for Chen Peiqiu at 21 houses since 1995. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,121 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,325–$6,452, n=76). The auction record is $1,033,602 for LANDSCAPE OF FOUR SEASONS (2012, Xiling Yinshe Auction (西泠印社拍卖)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LANDSCAPE OF FOUR SEASONS, 2002年作 | 设色纸本 镜片（四帧） | $1,033,602 | Xiling Yinshe Auction (西泠印社拍卖) | Dec 2012 |
| 2 | 水佩风裳, 1960 | Ink and color on paper | $1,011,091 | China Zhonghongxin International Auction | Mar 2023 |
| 3 | BLOSSOMING LOTUS IN SUMMER, 1931 | Ink and colour on paper, hanging scroll | $619,086 | Sotheby's | Oct 2011 |
| 4 | 溪山积翠图, 1998年作 | 设色纸本 | $487,249 | Beijing Hanhai Auction (北京翰海拍卖) | Dec 2017 |
| 5 | 摹古花鸟册, 1950 | 镜心 设色纸本 | $413,208 | China Guardian (中国嘉德) | Nov 2019 |
| 6 | FLOWERS AND BIRDS, 1980 | Ink and color on silk, album of ten leaves | $396,500 | Sotheby's | Sep 2017 |
| 7 | Landscape, 2003 | 设色纸本镜片 | $386,701 | Xiling Yinshe Auction (西泠印社拍卖) | May 2014 |
| 8 | NARCISSUS AND BUTTERFLY, 2007 | Ink and colour on silk, hanging scroll | $372,479 | Sotheby's | Oct 2011 |
| 9 | Dwelling by Green Water, circa 1985 | 设色纸本 镜片 | $319,885 | Xiling Yinshe Auction (西泠印社拍卖) | Aug 2023 |
| 10 | 浓荫赤羽 镜心 | — | $283,159 | Beijing Council | Dec 2013 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 33 | $32,433 |
| Paintings | 55 | $11,196 |
| Other | 158 | $5,206 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 32 | $6,278 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 100 | $5,602 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 45 | $3,806 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 1,639 results from 21 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Chen Peiqiu is a Chinese artist with 2,002 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $7,475. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Chen Peiqiu sold in 2026 for $12,344, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Chen Peiqiu work worth?

Across 1,639 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chen Peiqiu work is $7,475.

The median Chen Peiqiu painting sells for $12,196 across 283 lots.

The median Chen Peiqiu work on paper sells for $5,621 across 137 lots.

The median Chen Peiqiu photograph sells for $12,902 across 3 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Chen Peiqiu paintings typically sell for $3,537–$28,208 (the middle half of 60 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Chen Peiqiu work on papers typically sell for $726–$5,625 (the middle half of 35 sold lots).

Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | — | — | 50% | 2003-01-11 |
| Paintings | 307 | $12,196†‡ | $1M | 92.2% | 2026-08-24 |
| Works on Paper | 164 | $5,621†‡ | $619,086 | 83.5% | 2026-08-24 |
| Photography | 3 | $12,902† | $24,148† | — | 2026-05-31 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 80 | $195,709†‡ | $1.9M† | — | 2024-12-30 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 23 | $1,654–$15,497‡ | $7,050‡ | $41,901 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 60 | $3,537–$28,208‡ | $9,124‡ | $224,843‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 17 | $41,028–$273,563‡ | $81,679‡ | $1M |

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

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $1,475–$11,762‡ | $6,719‡ | $40,840‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 35 | $726–$5,625‡ | $1,338‡ | $78,125 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 24 | $1,556–$6,829‡ | $3,443‡ | $26,235 |

‡ 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 | 2012 | $1M |
| Paintings | 2023 | $1M |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $619,086 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $496,490† |
| Photography | 2019 | $24,148† |
| Photography | 2026 | $1,655† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Peiqiu worth?

Across 1,639 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chen Peiqiu work is $7,475. The median Chen Peiqiu painting sells for $12,196 across 283 lots. The median Chen Peiqiu work on paper sells for $5,621 across 137 lots. The median Chen Peiqiu photograph sells for $12,902 across 3 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Chen Peiqiu paintings typically sell for $3,537–$28,208 (the middle half of 60 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Chen Peiqiu work on papers typically sell for $726–$5,625 (the middle half of 35 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is the average price of a Chen Peiqiu painting?

Based on 283 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Chen Peiqiu painting is $12,196. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is Chen Peiqiu's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Chen Peiqiu painting is $1,033,602.

### What is the average price of a Chen Peiqiu work on paper?

Based on 137 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Chen Peiqiu work on paper is $5,621. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is Chen Peiqiu's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Chen Peiqiu work on paper is $619,086.

### What is the average price of a medium Chen Peiqiu painting?

Based on 60 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Chen Peiqiu painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $9,124, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a medium Chen Peiqiu work on paper?

Based on 35 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Chen Peiqiu work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,338, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Chen Peiqiu's auction record is $1,949,819, set in 2022. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,949,819 (buyer's premium not included).

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.