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# 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.

## What is a Chiang Kai-shek work 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).

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

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Chiang Kai-shek auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/chiang-kai-shek (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.