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

# Chen Pu (1820–1887)

Chen Pu is a Chinese artist with 15 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $927. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Chen Pu is recorded as sold in 2017 for $4,786; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Chen Pu work worth?

Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chen Pu work is $927.

The median Chen Pu work on paper sells for $833 across 4 lots.

The median Chen Pu painting sells for $83 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 | $83 | $83 | — | 2019-05-20 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $833‡ | $2,102 | — | 2021-05-06 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $2,102 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $1,304 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $83 |

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 Pu worth?

Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chen Pu work is $927. The median Chen Pu work on paper sells for $833 across 4 lots. The median Chen Pu painting sells for $83 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Chen Pu's auction record is $4,786, set in 2017. 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 Pu auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/chen-pu (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.