Chen Yi (b. 1600)
What is Chen Yi’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 41 auction results for Chen Yi at 13 houses since 2004. Over the last 24 months the median price was $604 including buyer’s premium (middle half $429–$969, n=12). The auction record is $67,594 for 行书诗稿 (2017, Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 行书诗稿 | 水墨纸本 | $67,594 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2017 |
| 2 | 行书诗稿 镜心 | 水墨纸本 | $67,594 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2017 |
| 3 | Chen Yi Gu Xiang Set | Set | $5,396 | Beijing Hanhai Auction (北京翰海拍卖) | Nov 2015 |
| 4 | Landscape handscroll | 设色绢本 | $5,093 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Nov 2016 |
| 5 | Eventual Astro Boy, 1974 | Painting | $3,500 | Rago Arts | May 2017 |
| 6 | The Innocent Horse Whisper Has Once Again Failed to Harvest a Perfect Right Eye, 2006 | Oil on canvas | $1,750 | Christie's | Sep 2004 |
| 7 | 《竹斋张翁家传》、《韩文选读》、《试帖选》手稿一组三件 | 写本写经 | $1,130 | China Guardian (中国嘉德) | Nov 2025 |
| 8 | New Experiments for Princess Ann, 2006 | Oil on canvas | $1,125 | Christie's | Aug 2005 |
| 9 | Not Quite the Regular Joe, 2007 | Painting | $1,016 | Rago Arts | May 2025 |
| 10 | The Entrepreneur, 2008 | Painting | $1,016 | Wright | Feb 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 7 | $5,093 |
| Paintings | 15 | $635 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $1,130 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 12 | $757 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 5 | $635 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 41 results from 13 houses · How we compute these figures
Chen Yi is a Chinese artist with 61 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $1,484. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Chen Yi is recorded as sold in 2021 for $18,050; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chen Yi work is $1,484.
The median Chen Yi painting sells for $953 across 15 lots.
The median Chen Yi work on paper sells for $1,656 across 7 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 | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 16 | $953‡ | $7,735‡ | 93.8% | 2026-02-04 |
| Works on Paper | 9 | $1,656‡ | $110,743‡ | 77.8% | 2026-04-09 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $110,743‡ | $159,076‡ | — | 2021-11-05 |
‡ 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) | 5 | $635–$1,125‡ | $1,016‡ | $6,272‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $612–$1,200 | $921 | $3,500 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $110,743‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $92,796‡ |
| Paintings | 2021 | $7,735‡ |
| Paintings | 2018 | $6,272‡ |
‡ 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 Yi worth?
Across 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chen Yi work is $1,484. The median Chen Yi painting sells for $953 across 15 lots. The median Chen Yi work on paper sells for $1,656 across 7 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Chen Yi painting?
Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Chen Yi painting is $953. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Chen Yi's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Chen Yi painting is $7,735. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is Chen Yi's auction record?
Chen Yi's auction record is $159,076, set in 2020. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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