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

# Chen Yin-ke (1890–1969)

## What is Chen Yin-ke’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 19 auction results for Chen Yin-ke at 10 houses since 2012. Over the last 24 months the median price was $11,673 including buyer’s premium (middle half $4,218–$19,212, n=8). The auction record is $52,220 for 《辽史补注序》、《读东城老父传》稿抄本 (2024, Duoyunxuan Auction (上海朵云轩拍卖)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 《辽史补注序》、《读东城老父传》稿抄本 | Manuscript copies | $52,220 | Duoyunxuan Auction (上海朵云轩拍卖) | Jun 2024 |
| 2 | Chen Yinke Letter | Ink on paper mounted | $47,346 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2025 |
| 3 | Five-character Poem by Su Shi in Regular Script, 1890 | Ink | $25,903 | Christie's | Nov 2024 |
| 4 | Listening to Guangxi Opera Adaptation of Peach Blossom Fan | Ink on paper | $16,981 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jul 2026 |
| 5 | Postcard from Chen Yin-ke to Chen Jie, 1911 | Postcard | $13,877 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2025 |
| 6 | Postcard from Chen Yin-ke to Chen Jieming, 1911 | Postcard | $9,469 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2025 |
| 7 | Hua Zhi Zhao Zhan, 1943 | Running script on fan leaf | $5,136 | Duoyunxuan Auction (上海朵云轩拍卖) | Jul 2025 |
| 8 | 行書孟浩然詩 | Ink on paper | $2,446 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Oct 2022 |
| 9 | 行书孟浩然诗, 1933 | 扇面 | $2,212 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Oct 2022 |
| 10 | CALLIGRAPHY IN RUNNING SCRIPT | Ink on paper\u2003 | $1,839 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Oct 2023 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 7 | $13,877 |
| Other | 6 | $1,951 |


Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 19 results from 10 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Chen Yin-ke is a Chinese artist with 23 auction lots recorded since 2012, median price $3,810. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Chen Yin-ke sold in 2026 for $16,981, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Chen Yin-ke work worth?

Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chen Yin-ke work is $3,810.

The median Chen Yin-ke work on paper sells for $9,732 across 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 6 | $9,732‡ | $47,346 | — | 2026-07-20 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $47,346 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $25,903 |

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 Yin-ke worth?

Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chen Yin-ke work is $3,810. The median Chen Yin-ke work on paper sells for $9,732 across 6 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Chen Yin-ke's auction record?

Chen Yin-ke's auction record is $52,220, set in 2024.

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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 Yin-ke auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/chen-yinke (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.