> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/chen-yuandu · updated 2026-11-02

# 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.

## What is a Chen Yuandu work 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Chen Yuandu auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/chen-yuandu (updated 2026-11-02).

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.