Chen Yifei (1946–2005)
Chen Yifei is a Chinese artist with 157 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $360,083. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Chen Yifei sold in 2023 for $3,480,397, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Chen Yifei on OpeningBid →What is a Chen Yifei work worth?
Across 118 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chen Yifei work is $360,083.
The median Chen Yifei painting sells for $639,258 across 62 lots.
The median Chen Yifei print sells for $6,126 across 8 lots.
The median Chen Yifei work on paper sells for $1,110 across 7 lots.
Large (over 120 cm) Chen Yifei paintings typically sell for $625,505–$1,367,686 (the middle half of 32 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Chen Yifei paintings typically sell for $245,970–$579,595 (the middle half of 21 sold lots).
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 11 | $6,126‡ | $62,214 | 72.7% | 2026-04-15 |
| Paintings | 64 | $639,258‡ | $6.8M‡ | 96.9% | 2023-04-05 |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $1,110‡ | $8,542‡ | 87.5% | 2026-06-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 56 | $650,213‡ | $6.8M‡ | — | 2023-10-07 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Chen Yifei's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (11 lots) median $6,126 with 72.7% sell-through. Paintings (64 lots) median $639,258, record $6,771,423. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Chen Yifei painting sells for around 104× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 56 lots) the median is $650,213.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $3,691–$6,534‡ | $6,126‡ | $62,214 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 21 | $245,970–$579,595‡ | $445,295‡ | $3.5M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 32 | $625,505–$1.4M‡ | $808,312‡ | $6.8M‡ |
‡ 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 | 2010 | $6.8M‡ |
| Paintings | 2009 | $5.9M‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $62,214 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $8,542‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2005 | $6,534‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $1,938‡ |
‡ 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 Yifei worth?
Across 118 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chen Yifei work is $360,083. The median Chen Yifei painting sells for $639,258 across 62 lots. The median Chen Yifei print sells for $6,126 across 8 lots. The median Chen Yifei work on paper sells for $1,110 across 7 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Chen Yifei paintings typically sell for $625,505–$1,367,686 (the middle half of 32 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Chen Yifei paintings typically sell for $245,970–$579,595 (the middle half of 21 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Chen Yifei painting?
Based on 62 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Chen Yifei painting is $639,258. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Chen Yifei's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Chen Yifei painting is $6,771,423. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Chen Yifei print?
Based on 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Chen Yifei print is $6,126. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Chen Yifei's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Chen Yifei print is $62,214.
What is the average price of a large Chen Yifei painting?
Based on 32 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Chen Yifei painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $808,312, 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 Yifei painting?
Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Chen Yifei painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $445,295, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Chen Yifei's auction record?
Chen Yifei's auction record is $6,771,423, set in 2010. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
See the full Chen Yifei record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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