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# Chen Zhizhong (1913–1987)

Chen Zhizhong is a Chinese artist with 5 auction lots recorded since 2013, median price $959. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Chen Zhizhong sold in 2024 for $959, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Chen Zhizhong work worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chen Zhizhong work is $959.

The median Chen Zhizhong painting sells for $12,347 across 2 lots.

The median Chen Zhizhong work on paper sells for $444 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 | $12,347‡ | $13,297‡ | — | 2013-12-03 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $444‡ | $491 | — | 2020-12-03 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2013 | $13,297‡ |
| Paintings | 2013 | $11,397‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $491 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $398‡ |

‡ 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 Zhizhong worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chen Zhizhong work is $959. The median Chen Zhizhong painting sells for $12,347 across 2 lots. The median Chen Zhizhong work on paper sells for $444 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Chen Zhizhong's auction record is $13,297, set in 2013. 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.

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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.