Chen Zifen (1898–1976)
Chen Zifen is a Chinese artist with 127 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $3,057. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Chen Zifen sold in 2025 for $4,492, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 103 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chen Zifen work is $3,057.
The median Chen Zifen work on paper sells for $1,637 across 11 lots.
The median Chen Zifen painting sells for $5,076 across 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | — | — | 50% | 2018-09-19 |
| Paintings | 13 | $5,076‡ | $20,048‡ | 92.3% | 2022-10-22 |
| Works on Paper | 13 | $1,637‡ | $2,930‡ | 84.6% | 2025-12-06 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 5 | — | — | — | 2019-07-07 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $33,701‡ | $39,745 | — | 2014-11-01 |
‡ 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 | $5,564–$9,766‡ | $6,859‡ | $20,048‡ |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2016 | $20,048‡ |
| Paintings | 2022 | $9,766‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $2,930‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $1,648‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $1,006 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Chen Zifen worth?
Across 103 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chen Zifen work is $3,057. The median Chen Zifen work on paper sells for $1,637 across 11 lots. The median Chen Zifen painting sells for $5,076 across 12 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Chen Zifen work on paper?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Chen Zifen work on paper is $1,637. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Chen Zifen's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Chen Zifen work on paper is $2,930. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Chen Zifen painting?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Chen Zifen painting is $5,076. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Chen Zifen's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Chen Zifen painting is $20,048. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is Chen Zifen's auction record?
Chen Zifen's auction record is $39,745, set in 2012.
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