Chen Yuandu (1902–1967)
Chen Yuandu is a Chinese artist with 101 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $3,217. 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 Yuandu is recorded as sold in 2025 for $8,213; 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 76 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chen Yuandu work is $3,217.
The median Chen Yuandu work on paper sells for $4,935 across 13 lots.
The median Chen Yuandu painting sells for $1,858 across 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 9 | $1,858†‡ | $8,349† | — | 2021-06-05 |
| Works on Paper | 15 | $4,935‡ | $20,952 | 86.7% | 2025-05-30 |
| Photography | 3 | — | — | — | 2016-04-21 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $22,468‡ | $41,143‡ | — | 2024-06-23 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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) | 5 | $709–$7,014†‡ | $3,380†‡ | $8,349† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $976–$8,357‡ | $4,935‡ | $20,952 |
‡ 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 | 2016 | $20,952 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $11,055‡ |
| Paintings | 2015 | $8,349† |
| Paintings | 2012 | $7,014‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 Yuandu worth?
Across 76 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chen Yuandu work is $3,217. The median Chen Yuandu work on paper sells for $4,935 across 13 lots. The median Chen Yuandu painting sells for $1,858 across 9 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 Yuandu work on paper?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Chen Yuandu work on paper is $4,935. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Chen Yuandu's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Chen Yuandu work on paper is $20,952.
What is Chen Yuandu's auction record?
Chen Yuandu's auction record is $41,143, set in 2024. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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