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

# Chen Yanning (b. 1945)

Chen Yanning is a Chinese artist with 102 auction lots recorded since 1996, median price $52,904. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Chen Yanning sold in 2026 for $84,868, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Chen Yanning work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Chen Yanning work worth?

Across 79 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chen Yanning work is $52,904.

The median Chen Yanning painting sells for $155,053 across 38 lots.

The median Chen Yanning work on paper sells for $169 across 3 lots.

Large (over 120 cm) Chen Yanning paintings typically sell for $90,294–$453,890 (the middle half of 22 sold 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 | 42 | $155,053‡ | $2.6M | 90.5% | 2026-07-17 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $169‡ | $41,935 | 75% | 2026-04-15 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 22 | $343,980‡ | $2.6M | — | 2015-05-31 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $21,750–$94,541‡ | $48,376‡ | $342,357 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 22 | $90,294–$453,890‡ | $203,311‡ | $1M‡ |

‡ 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 | 2014 | $2.6M |
| Paintings | 2011 | $1M‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $41,935 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $169 |

‡ 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 Yanning worth?

Across 79 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chen Yanning work is $52,904. The median Chen Yanning painting sells for $155,053 across 38 lots. The median Chen Yanning work on paper sells for $169 across 3 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Chen Yanning paintings typically sell for $90,294–$453,890 (the middle half of 22 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Based on 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Chen Yanning painting is $155,053. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Chen Yanning painting is $2,596,000.

### What is the average price of a large Chen Yanning painting?

Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Chen Yanning painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $203,311, 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 medium Chen Yanning painting?

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Chen Yanning painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $48,376, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Chen Yanning's auction record is $2,596,000, set in 2014.

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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 Yanning auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/chen-yanning (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.