> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/chen-zihe-2 · updated 2026-11-01

# 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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.

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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 Zihe auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/chen-zihe-2 (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.