> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/chen-ziyi · updated 2026-11-03

# Chen Ziyi (1919–2019)

Chen Ziyi is a Chinese artist with 38 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $945. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Chen Ziyi is recorded as sold in 2025 for $1,643; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Chen Ziyi work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Chen Ziyi work worth?

Across 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chen Ziyi work is $945.

The median Chen Ziyi painting sells for $2,321 across 6 lots.

The median Chen Ziyi work on paper sells for $654 across 4 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 | 6 | $2,321‡ | $2,835‡ | — | 2024-12-25 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $654 | $899 | — | 2026-05-13 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $2,835‡ |
| Paintings | 2022 | $2,609‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $899 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $688 |

‡ 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 Ziyi worth?

Across 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chen Ziyi work is $945. The median Chen Ziyi painting sells for $2,321 across 6 lots. The median Chen Ziyi work on paper sells for $654 across 4 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Chen Ziyi's auction record is $7,934, set in 2016.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Chen Ziyi auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/chen-ziyi (updated 2026-11-03).

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.