Chen Zihe (1910–1984)
Chen Zihe is a Chinese artist with 34 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $482. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Chen Zihe is recorded as sold in 2025 for $482; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Chen Zihe on OpeningBid →What is a Chen Zihe work worth?
Across 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chen Zihe work is $482.
The median Chen Zihe work on paper sells for $500 across 10 lots.
The median Chen Zihe painting sells for $183 across 7 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 | 7 | $183‡ | $204,648‡ | — | 2025-11-18 |
| Works on Paper | 11 | $500‡ | $160,605‡ | 90.9% | 2024-11-17 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $160,605‡ | $204,648‡ | — | 2021-12-04 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $184–$1,049‡ | $184‡ | $160,605‡ |
‡ 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 | 2021 | $204,648‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $160,605‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $89,190 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $661‡ |
‡ 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 Zihe worth?
Across 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chen Zihe work is $482. The median Chen Zihe work on paper sells for $500 across 10 lots. The median Chen Zihe painting sells for $183 across 7 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Chen Zihe work on paper?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Chen Zihe work on paper is $500. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Chen Zihe's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Chen Zihe work on paper is $160,605. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is Chen Zihe's auction record?
Chen Zihe's auction record is $204,648, set in 2021. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
See the full Chen Zihe record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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