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# Chen Zengshou (1878–1949)

Chen Zengshou is a Chinese artist with 54 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $2,152. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Chen Zengshou sold in 2025 for $12,840, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Chen Zengshou work worth?

Across 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chen Zengshou work is $2,152.

The median Chen Zengshou work on paper sells for $6,384 across 11 lots.

The median Chen Zengshou painting sells for $671 across 2 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 | 2 | $671‡ | $671‡ | — | 2026-05-14 |
| Works on Paper | 13 | $6,384‡ | $12,956 | 84.6% | 2021-12-09 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $12,956 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $7,126 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $671‡ |

‡ 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 Zengshou worth?

Across 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chen Zengshou work is $2,152. The median Chen Zengshou work on paper sells for $6,384 across 11 lots. The median Chen Zengshou painting sells for $671 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Chen Zengshou work on paper?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Chen Zengshou work on paper is $6,384. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Chen Zengshou's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Chen Zengshou work on paper is $12,956.

### What is Chen Zengshou's auction record?

Chen Zengshou's auction record is $24,076, set in 2025. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Chen Zengshou auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/chen-zengshou-2 (updated 2026-11-03).

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.