Chen Sanli (1853–1937)
Chen Sanli is a Chinese artist with 50 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $2,401. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Chen Sanli is recorded as sold in 2024 for $3,309; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Chen Sanli on OpeningBid →What is a Chen Sanli work worth?
Across 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chen Sanli work is $2,401.
The median Chen Sanli work on paper sells for $7,226 across 18 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 | 20 | $7,226‡ | $59,868‡ | 90% | 2025-12-16 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $730–$7,530‡ | $3,983‡ | $16,111‡ |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $59,868‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $22,567 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Chen Sanli worth?
Across 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chen Sanli work is $2,401. The median Chen Sanli work on paper sells for $7,226 across 18 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Chen Sanli work on paper?
Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Chen Sanli work on paper is $7,226. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Chen Sanli's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Chen Sanli work on paper is $59,868. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is Chen Sanli's auction record?
Chen Sanli's auction record is $59,868, set in 2020. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
See the full Chen Sanli record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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