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

# Chen Wen Hsi (1906–1991)

Chen Wen Hsi is a Chinese artist with 62 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $13,616. 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 $117,347 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Chen Wen Hsi work worth?

Across 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chen Wen Hsi work is $13,616.

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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Chen Wen Hsi worth?

Across 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chen Wen Hsi work is $13,616. 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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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 Wen Hsi auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/chen-wen-hsi (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.