> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/chen-qiucao · updated 2026-11-03

# Chen Qiucao (1906–1988)

Chen Qiucao is a Chinese artist with 86 auction lots recorded since 1996, median price $752. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Chen Qiucao sold in 2024 for $5,697, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Chen Qiucao work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Chen Qiucao work worth?

Across 69 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chen Qiucao work is $752.

The median Chen Qiucao painting sells for $902 across 4 lots.

The median Chen Qiucao work on paper sells for $9,729 across 2 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 | 5 | $902‡ | $1,454‡ | 80% | 2023-03-29 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $9,729‡ | $9,729‡ | 66.7% | 2020-11-29 |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | — | 2017-12-14 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $9,729‡ |
| Paintings | 2015 | $1,454‡ |
| Paintings | 2016 | $350‡ |

‡ 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 Qiucao worth?

Across 69 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chen Qiucao work is $752. The median Chen Qiucao painting sells for $902 across 4 lots. The median Chen Qiucao work on paper sells for $9,729 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Chen Qiucao's auction record is $9,729, set in 2020. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Chen Qiucao auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/chen-qiucao (updated 2026-11-03).

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.