Chen Wen Hsi (1906–1991)
Chen Wen Hsi is a Chinese artist with 60 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $13,209. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Chen Wen Hsi sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $86,054 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Chen Wen Hsi on OpeningBid →What is a Chen Wen Hsi work worth?
Across 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chen Wen Hsi work is $13,209.
The median Chen Wen Hsi work on paper sells for $27,018 across 9 lots.
The median Chen Wen Hsi painting sells for $5,222 across 2 lots.
Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 3 | $5,222† | $5,222† | 66.7% | 2022-09-18 |
| Works on Paper | 14 | $27,018† | $81,284 | 64.3% | 2026-09-30 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $23,297–$40,922† | $35,925† | $81,284 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
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 | $81,284 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $42,099 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $5,222† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Chen Wen Hsi worth?
Across 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chen Wen Hsi work is $13,209. The median Chen Wen Hsi work on paper sells for $27,018 across 9 lots. The median Chen Wen Hsi painting sells for $5,222 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Chen Wen Hsi work on paper?
Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Chen Wen Hsi work on paper is $27,018. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Chen Wen Hsi's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Chen Wen Hsi work on paper is $81,284.
What is Chen Wen Hsi's auction record?
Chen Wen Hsi's auction record is $117,347, set in 2026. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $117,347 (buyer's premium not included).
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