> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/chen-zhidong · updated 2026-11-01

# Chen Zhidong (b. 1951)

Chen Zhidong is a Chinese artist with 9 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $25,213. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Chen Zhidong is recorded as sold in 2012 for $73,829; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Chen Zhidong work worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chen Zhidong work is $25,213.

The median Chen Zhidong painting sells for $36,091 across 3 lots.

The median Chen Zhidong work on paper sells for $1,362 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 | 3 | $36,091‡ | $73,829‡ | — | 2012-12-04 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $1,362 | $1,362 | — | 2003-04-29 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2012 | $73,829‡ |
| Paintings | 2009 | $36,091‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2003 | $1,362 |

‡ 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 Zhidong worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chen Zhidong work is $25,213. The median Chen Zhidong painting sells for $36,091 across 3 lots. The median Chen Zhidong work on paper sells for $1,362 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Chen Zhidong's auction record is $73,829, set in 2012. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Chen Zhidong auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/chen-zhidong (updated 2026-11-01).

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.