Chen Tianran (1926–2018)
Chen Tianran is a Chinese artist with 16 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $887. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Chen Tianran sold in 2023 for $12,603, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Chen Tianran on OpeningBid →What is a Chen Tianran work worth?
Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chen Tianran work is $887.
The median Chen Tianran work on paper sells for $887 across 5 lots.
The median Chen Tianran print sells for $88 across 3 lots.
The median Chen Tianran painting sells for $12,603 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 3 | $88‡ | $1,424 | — | 2021-07-15 |
| Paintings | 1 | $12,603 | $12,603 | — | 2023-02-15 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $887‡ | $2,520‡ | — | 2025-03-26 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Chen Tianran's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $88. Paintings (1 lots) median $12,603, record $12,603. A typical Chen Tianran painting sells for around 144× the price of a typical print.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2023 | $12,603 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $2,520‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $1,424 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $1,250 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $88 |
‡ 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 Tianran worth?
Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chen Tianran work is $887. The median Chen Tianran work on paper sells for $887 across 5 lots. The median Chen Tianran print sells for $88 across 3 lots. The median Chen Tianran painting sells for $12,603 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Chen Tianran's auction record?
Chen Tianran's auction record is $12,603, set in 2023.
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