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# Chia Yu Chian (1936–1991)

Chia Yu Chian is a Malaysian artist with 72 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $8,652. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Chia Yu Chian sold in 2026 for $12,127, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Chia Yu Chian work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Chia Yu Chian work worth?

Across 54 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chia Yu Chian work is $8,652.

The median Chia Yu Chian painting sells for $12,508 across 13 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 17 | $12,508† | $304,317 | 76.5% | 2026-05-24 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $197,492 | $304,317 | — | 2015-05-31 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $6,722–$147,001† | $12,508† | $304,317 |

† 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 | 2015 | $304,317 |
| Paintings | 2013 | $242,825 |

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 Chia Yu Chian worth?

Across 54 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chia Yu Chian work is $8,652. The median Chia Yu Chian painting sells for $12,508 across 13 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Chia Yu Chian painting?

Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Chia Yu Chian painting is $12,508. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Chia Yu Chian's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Chia Yu Chian painting is $304,317.

### What is the average price of a medium Chia Yu Chian painting?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Chia Yu Chian painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $12,508, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Chia Yu Chian's auction record?

Chia Yu Chian's auction record is $304,317, set in 2015.

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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, “Chia Yu Chian auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/chia-yu-chian (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.