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# Chen Wuji

Chen Wuji is a Chinese artist with 71 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $32,084. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Chen Wuji is recorded as sold in 2013 for $151,965; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Chen Wuji work worth?

Across 64 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chen Wuji work is $32,084.

The median Chen Wuji painting sells for $30,393 across 33 lots.

The median Chen Wuji work on paper sells for $7,218 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 34 | $30,393‡ | $759,826‡ | 97.1% | 2021-09-18 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $7,218‡ | $7,218‡ | 50% | 2013-12-01 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 9 | $151,965‡ | $759,826‡ | — | 2013-12-01 |

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

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $7,384–$7,598‡ | $7,598‡ | $7,598‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $26,594–$34,977‡ | $32,188‡ | $43,690‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $102,102–$161,463‡ | $116,823‡ | $759,826‡ |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2013 | $759,826‡ |
| Paintings | 2013 | $189,956‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $7,218‡ |

‡ 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 Wuji worth?

Across 64 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chen Wuji work is $32,084. The median Chen Wuji painting sells for $30,393 across 33 lots. The median Chen Wuji work on paper sells for $7,218 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Chen Wuji painting?

Based on 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Chen Wuji painting is $30,393. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Chen Wuji's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Chen Wuji painting is $759,826. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a medium Chen Wuji painting?

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Chen Wuji painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $32,188, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a small Chen Wuji painting?

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Chen Wuji painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $7,598, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Chen Wuji's auction record is $759,826, set in 2013. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Chen Wuji auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/chen-wuji-2 (updated 2026-11-01).

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.