Chen Yongqiang (b. 1948)
What is Chen Yongqiang’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 77 auction results for Chen Yongqiang at 13 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $817 including buyer’s premium (middle half $317–$981, n=9). The auction record is $38,327 for Carps (2019, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carps, 2002 | Ink | $38,327 | Christie's | Nov 2019 |
| 2 | 人物 镜心, 2005 | — | $22,156 | Beijing Ginza Auction (北京银座拍卖) | Nov 2012 |
| 3 | Kapok Of Southern Guangdong, 2004 | Ink and color on paper | $9,527 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | May 2024 |
| 4 | 月色 镜心 | 设色纸本 | $7,072 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Aug 2014 |
| 5 | Flowers, scroll, ink and colour on paper, 1948 | Ink | $4,904 | Christie's | Jul 2003 |
| 6 | EIGHT HORSES | Ink and color on paper | $4,596 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | May 2023 |
| 7 | 蛙鼓乡音 镜心, 2005 | 纸本 | $3,154 | China Guardian (中国嘉德) | Mar 2021 |
| 8 | 屈子行吟图, 辛酉（1981年）作 | 设色纸本 | $2,606 | China Zhonghongxin International Auction | Jan 2026 |
| 9 | Narcissus and Rock, 1948 | Hanging scroll, ink and colour on paper | $2,417 | Christie's | Oct 2005 |
| 10 | CARP | Ink and colour on paper, one seal. Framed 26" x 27.2" | $2,310 | Waddingtons | Jun 2012 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 8 | $1,614 |
| Paintings | 10 | $1,124 |
| Works on paper | 7 | $1,062 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 11 | $1,766 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 11 | $1,267 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 77 results from 13 houses · How we compute these figures
Chen Yongqiang is a Chinese artist with 94 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $2,880. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Chen Yongqiang is recorded as sold in 2025 for $9,856; 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 77 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chen Yongqiang work is $2,880.
The median Chen Yongqiang painting sells for $3,453 across 27 lots.
The median Chen Yongqiang work on paper sells for $480 across 8 lots.
The median Chen Yongqiang photograph sells for $12,841 across 1 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 | 29 | $3,453‡ | $85,480‡ | 93.1% | 2026-02-07 |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $480‡ | $38,327 | — | 2025-11-27 |
| Photography | 1 | $12,841‡ | $12,841‡ | — | 2025-06-19 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $60,014‡ | $85,480‡ | — | 2024-12-26 |
‡ 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) | 9 | $834–$16,685‡ | $2,310‡ | $21,819‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 14 | $1,465–$9,987‡ | $8,408‡ | $85,480‡ |
‡ 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 | 2013 | $85,480‡ |
| Paintings | 2014 | $64,887‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $38,327 |
| Photography | 2025 | $12,841‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2003 | $4,904 |
‡ 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 Yongqiang worth?
Across 77 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chen Yongqiang work is $2,880. The median Chen Yongqiang painting sells for $3,453 across 27 lots. The median Chen Yongqiang work on paper sells for $480 across 8 lots. The median Chen Yongqiang photograph sells for $12,841 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Chen Yongqiang painting?
Based on 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Chen Yongqiang painting is $3,453. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Chen Yongqiang's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Chen Yongqiang painting is $85,480. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a large Chen Yongqiang painting?
Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Chen Yongqiang painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $8,408, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Chen Yongqiang's auction record?
Chen Yongqiang's auction record is $85,480, set in 2013. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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