Chen Yixi (1648–1709)
What is Chen Yixi’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 60 auction results for Chen Yixi at 13 houses since 1995. Over the last 24 months the median price was $8,646 including buyer’s premium (middle half $7,111–$9,276, n=5). The auction record is $52,715 for 行书临松雪书陶诗 (2014, Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 行书临松雪书陶诗 | Hanging scroll | $52,715 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Apr 2014 |
| 2 | 行书七言诗, 1707 | Hanging scroll, ink on paper | $45,022 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Oct 2019 |
| 3 | CALLIGRAPHY IN REGULAR AND RUNNING SCRIPT | Ink on paper, album of thirty leaves | $37,500 | Sotheby's | Sep 2013 |
| 4 | 陈奕禧 行书诗册 册页 | 册页 (album leaves) | $37,272 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Apr 2019 |
| 5 | 臨王右軍聖教序 | Ink on satin | $27,516 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Oct 2022 |
| 6 | 临王右军圣教序 | Hanging scroll | $24,885 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Oct 2022 |
| 7 | 行书七言诗轴 | Ink on satin | $20,847 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Mar 2024 |
| 8 | 陈奕禧 行书 立轴 | 水墨绫本 | $20,215 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2010 |
| 9 | Poem in Running Script, 1692 | Ink on paper | $13,700 | Sotheby's | Dec 2016 |
| 10 | 陈奕禧 行书 立轴 | Hanging scroll | $11,065 | Duoyunxuan Auction (上海朵云轩拍卖) | Dec 2024 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 9 | $13,700 |
| Other | 12 | $9,073 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 5 | $8,201 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 60 results from 13 houses · How we compute these figures
Chen Yixi is a Chinese artist with 77 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $9,813. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Chen Yixi sold in 2024 for $11,065, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 60 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chen Yixi work is $9,813.
The median Chen Yixi work on paper sells for $12,412 across 30 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 | 31 | $12,412‡ | $58,585‡ | 96.8% | 2026-05-14 |
| Photography | 2 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $56,987‡ | $58,585‡ | — | 2019-06-03 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $3,178–$14,044‡ | $7,416‡ | $27,516 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 11 | $8,694–$26,668‡ | $14,955‡ | $58,585‡ |
‡ 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 | 2019 | $58,585‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $56,987‡ |
‡ 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 Yixi worth?
Across 60 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chen Yixi work is $9,813. The median Chen Yixi work on paper sells for $12,412 across 30 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Chen Yixi work on paper?
Based on 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Chen Yixi work on paper is $12,412. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Chen Yixi's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Chen Yixi work on paper is $58,585. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium Chen Yixi work on paper?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Chen Yixi work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $7,416, 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 large Chen Yixi work on paper?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Chen Yixi work on paper (large (over 120 cm)) is $14,955, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Chen Yixi's auction record?
Chen Yixi's auction record is $58,585, set in 2019. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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