Chiang Kai-shek (1887–1975)
Chiang Kai-shek is a Chinese artist with 80 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $2,799. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Chiang Kai-shek sold in 2026 for $4,753, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 64 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chiang Kai-shek work is $2,799.
The median Chiang Kai-shek work on paper sells for $5,304 across 22 lots.
The median Chiang Kai-shek photograph sells for $1,471 across 21 lots.
The median Chiang Kai-shek painting sells for $27,686 across 1 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 | 1 | $27,686‡ | $27,686‡ | — | 2012-12-03 |
| Works on Paper | 22 | $5,304‡ | $187,636‡ | — | 2026-06-10 |
| Photography | 21 | $1,471‡ | $5,168‡ | — | 2026-04-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $235,937‡ | $318,096‡ | — | 2017-12-17 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $2,900–$19,259‡ | $6,784‡ | $41,526‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $1,528–$5,350‡ | $4,362‡ | $42,020 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $6,448–$25,062‡ | $12,722‡ | $187,636‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $543–$1,672‡ | $1,326‡ | $5,168‡ |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $187,636‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $42,020 |
| Paintings | 2012 | $27,686‡ |
| Photography | 2012 | $5,168‡ |
| Photography | 2017 | $4,240‡ |
‡ 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 Chiang Kai-shek worth?
Across 64 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chiang Kai-shek work is $2,799. The median Chiang Kai-shek work on paper sells for $5,304 across 22 lots. The median Chiang Kai-shek photograph sells for $1,471 across 21 lots. The median Chiang Kai-shek painting sells for $27,686 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Chiang Kai-shek work on paper?
Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Chiang Kai-shek work on paper is $5,304. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Chiang Kai-shek's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Chiang Kai-shek work on paper is $187,636. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Chiang Kai-shek photograph?
Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Chiang Kai-shek photograph is $1,471. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Chiang Kai-shek's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Chiang Kai-shek photograph is $5,168. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a small Chiang Kai-shek photograph?
Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Chiang Kai-shek photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,326, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a medium Chiang Kai-shek work on paper?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Chiang Kai-shek work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,362, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Chiang Kai-shek's auction record?
Chiang Kai-shek's auction record is $318,096, set in 2017. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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