> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/chen-qiang-2 · updated 2026-11-02

# Chen Qiang (b. 1960)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 16 auction results for Chen Qiang at 2 houses since 2012. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,483 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,181–$3,998, n=5). The auction record is $9,260 for 2006.2 Sanya (2015, Shanghai Fanhua Auction). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2006.2 Sanya, 2006 | 油画 | $9,260 | Shanghai Fanhua Auction | Jun 2015 |
| 2 | Untitled 2001-6, 2001 | Acrylic on canvas | $5,066 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2024 |
| 3 | Untitled 2001-17, 2001 | Acrylic on canvas | $3,998 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2025 |
| 4 | Untitled2001-34, 2001 | Acrylic on canvas | $3,963 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2024 |
| 5 | Untitled2002-21, 2002 | Acrylic on canvas | $3,488 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2024 |
| 6 | Untitled 2001-31, 2001 | Acrylic on canvas | $3,483 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2024 |
| 7 | 陈强·寿山田黄石太师少师钮印章 | Shoushan Tianhuang stone | $1,181 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2026 |
| 8 | 太平有象大象印章 | Shoushan Tianhuang stone | $974 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 6 | $3,981 |


Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 16 results from 2 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Chen Qiang is a Chinese artist with 20 auction lots recorded since 2012, median price $3,485. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Chen Qiang sold in 2025 for $3,998, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Chen Qiang work worth?

Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chen Qiang work is $3,485.

The median Chen Qiang painting sells for $3,725 across 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | — | — | — | 2014-12-27 |
| Paintings | 12 | $3,725‡ | $9,260 | — | 2025-06-07 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $2,484–$4,514‡ | $3,488‡ | $9,260 |

‡ 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 | 2015 | $9,260 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $5,066 |

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 Qiang worth?

Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chen Qiang work is $3,485. The median Chen Qiang painting sells for $3,725 across 12 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Chen Qiang painting is $3,725. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Chen Qiang painting is $9,260.

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

Chen Qiang's auction record is $9,260, set in 2015.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Chen Qiang auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/chen-qiang-2 (updated 2026-11-02).

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.