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

# Chen Zhen (1955–2000)

Chen Zhen is an artist with 13 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $90,790. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Chen Zhen sold in 2016 for $230,736, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Chen Zhen work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

- [Chen Zhen on OpeningBid](https://www.openingbid.art/artist/chen-zhen?ref=kg:chen-zhen) — follow free in the OpeningBid app for sale alerts.

## What is a Chen Zhen work worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chen Zhen work is $90,790.

The median Chen Zhen work on paper sells for $6,096 across 1 lots.

The median Chen Zhen painting sells for $46,249 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 | 1 | $46,249‡ | $46,249‡ | — | 2012-04-04 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $6,096 | $6,096 | 50% | 2023-12-07 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $403,368 | $623,400 | — | 2016-02-10 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2012 | $46,249‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $6,096 |

‡ 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 Zhen worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chen Zhen work is $90,790. The median Chen Zhen work on paper sells for $6,096 across 1 lots. The median Chen Zhen painting sells for $46,249 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Chen Zhen's auction record is $623,400, set in 2007.

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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 Zhen auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/chen-zhen (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.