Chen Yuan (1880–1971)
Chen Yuan is a Chinese artist with 49 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $1,477. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Chen Yuan sold in 2025 for $5,714, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Chen Yuan on OpeningBid →What is a Chen Yuan work worth?
Across 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chen Yuan work is $1,477.
The median Chen Yuan work on paper sells for $2,825 across 13 lots.
The median Chen Yuan painting sells for $331 across 3 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 | 3 | $331‡ | $1,300 | — | 2025-12-01 |
| Works on Paper | 16 | $2,825‡ | $61,280 | 81.3% | 2026-04-27 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $1,653–$7,393‡ | $5,565‡ | $49,702 |
‡ 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 | 2023 | $61,280 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $49,702 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $1,300 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $331 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Chen Yuan worth?
Across 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chen Yuan work is $1,477. The median Chen Yuan work on paper sells for $2,825 across 13 lots. The median Chen Yuan painting sells for $331 across 3 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Chen Yuan work on paper?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Chen Yuan work on paper is $2,825. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Chen Yuan's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Chen Yuan work on paper is $61,280.
What is Chen Yuan's auction record?
Chen Yuan's auction record is $61,280, set in 2023.
See the full Chen Yuan record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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