Cheong Soo Pieng (1917–1983)
What is Cheong Soo Pieng’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 295 auction results for Cheong Soo Pieng at 15 houses since 2004. Over the last 24 months the median price was $59,365 including buyer’s premium (middle half $29,584–$86,270, n=26). The auction record is $3,755,686 for Untitled (2013, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled, 1963 | Oil on canvas | $3,755,686 | Christie's | Nov 2013 |
| 2 | Concentration, 1968 | Oil on canvas | $2,982,309 | Christie's | May 2015 |
| 3 | Wild Crossing, 1982 | Oil on canvas | $2,434,538 | Christie's | May 2015 |
| 4 | By the Lakeside, 1977 | Oil on canvas | $1,813,090 | Christie's | Nov 2013 |
| 5 | In the Village, 1980 | Oil on canvas | $1,804,203 | Christie's | Nov 2011 |
| 6 | Nature, 1963 | Oil paint | $1,710,000 | Christie's | Oct 2014 |
| 7 | Kayan Ladies, 1981 | Oil on canvas | $1,633,376 | Christie's | May 2012 |
| 8 | Alleyway, 1955 | Oil on canvas laid on board | $1,612,881 | Christie's | May 2015 |
| 9 | Sunflowers, 1951 | Oil on board | $1,568,580 | Christie's | Nov 2012 |
| 10 | Nature's Inspiration, 1963 | Oil paint | $1,475,848 | Christie's | Nov 2023 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 172 | $96,662 |
| Other | 29 | $77,284 |
| Works on paper | 46 | $27,557 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 14 | $338,717 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 209 | $77,869 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 18 | $23,382 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 295 results from 15 houses · How we compute these figures
Cheong Soo Pieng is a Chinese artist with 340 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $65,538. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Cheong Soo Pieng sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $89,966 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Cheong Soo Pieng on OpeningBid →What is a Cheong Soo Pieng work worth?
Across 295 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Cheong Soo Pieng work is $65,538.
The median Cheong Soo Pieng painting sells for $104,782 across 166 lots.
The median Cheong Soo Pieng work on paper sells for $28,679 across 75 lots.
The median Cheong Soo Pieng print sells for $55,916 across 1 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Cheong Soo Pieng paintings typically sell for $61,279–$342,357 (the middle half of 145 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Cheong Soo Pieng work on papers typically sell for $22,549–$45,930 (the middle half of 60 sold lots).
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $55,916 | $55,916 | — | 2018-11-25 |
| Paintings | 178 | $104,782†‡ | $3.8M | 93.3% | 2026-09-30 |
| Works on Paper | 86 | $28,679† | $720,000 | 87.2% | 2026-05-24 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 106 | $303,368 | $3.8M | — | 2026-09-30 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Cheong Soo Pieng's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $55,916. Paintings (178 lots) median $104,782, record $3,755,686. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 106 lots) the median is $303,368.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $21,324–$61,866† | $41,066† | $104,792 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 145 | $61,279–$342,357†‡ | $104,248†‡ | $3.8M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 11 | $285,401–$590,450 | $411,372 | $1.5M |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $2,916–$19,380† | $15,928† | $109,744 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 60 | $22,549–$45,930† | $30,548† | $720,000 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2013 | $3.8M |
| Paintings | 2015 | $3M |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $720,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $640,172 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $55,916 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Cheong Soo Pieng worth?
Across 295 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Cheong Soo Pieng work is $65,538. The median Cheong Soo Pieng painting sells for $104,782 across 166 lots. The median Cheong Soo Pieng work on paper sells for $28,679 across 75 lots. The median Cheong Soo Pieng print sells for $55,916 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Cheong Soo Pieng paintings typically sell for $61,279–$342,357 (the middle half of 145 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Cheong Soo Pieng work on papers typically sell for $22,549–$45,930 (the middle half of 60 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Cheong Soo Pieng painting?
Based on 166 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Cheong Soo Pieng painting is $104,782. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Cheong Soo Pieng's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Cheong Soo Pieng painting is $3,755,686.
What is the average price of a Cheong Soo Pieng work on paper?
Based on 75 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Cheong Soo Pieng work on paper is $28,679. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Cheong Soo Pieng's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Cheong Soo Pieng work on paper is $720,000.
What is the average price of a medium Cheong Soo Pieng painting?
Based on 145 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Cheong Soo Pieng painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $104,248, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a medium Cheong Soo Pieng work on paper?
Based on 60 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Cheong Soo Pieng work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $30,548, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Cheong Soo Pieng's auction record?
Cheong Soo Pieng's auction record is $3,755,686, set in 2013.
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