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

# Chu De-yi (1871–1942)

## What is Chu De-yi’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 66 auction results for Chu De-yi at 9 houses since 2002. Over the last 24 months the median price was $8,343 including buyer’s premium (middle half $5,615–$30,483, n=13). The auction record is $48,131 for A SHOUSHAN STONE SEAL ENGRAVED BY CHU DEYI FOR XI ELU'S PRIVATE USE (2025, Xiling Yinshe Auction (西泠印社拍卖)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A SHOUSHAN STONE SEAL ENGRAVED BY CHU DEYI FOR XI ELU'S PRIVATE USE, 1915年作 | Shoushan stone | $48,131 | Xiling Yinshe Auction (西泠印社拍卖) | Jul 2025 |
| 2 | Tianhuang stone 'beast' seal engraved for Xi Elu's private use | Tianhuang stone | $43,318 | Xiling Yinshe Auction (西泠印社拍卖) | Jul 2025 |
| 3 | “文彝轩”寿山田黄石自然顶椭圆章 | Shoushan Tianhuang stone seal | $35,511 | China Guardian (中国嘉德) | May 2026 |
| 4 | 褚德彝刻鱼钮田黄石奚鄂庐自用印 | Tianhuang stone | $30,483 | Xiling Yinshe Auction (西泠印社拍卖) | Jul 2025 |
| 5 | Tianhuang stone 'beast' seal engraved for Xi Elu's private use | Tianhuang stone | $17,648 | Xiling Yinshe Auction (西泠印社拍卖) | Jul 2025 |
| 6 | 褚德彝刻田黄石奚鄂庐自用闲章 | Shoushan stone | $9,626 | Xiling Yinshe Auction (西泠印社拍卖) | Jul 2025 |
| 7 | Shoushan stone seal for Zhang Lu'an's private use, 1926年作 | Shoushan stone | $8,718 | Xiling Yinshe Auction (西泠印社拍卖) | Jul 2024 |
| 8 | Shoushan 'Furong' Stone 'Chi' Seal engraved by Chu Deyi for Xi Elu's private use | Shoushan 'Furong' stone | $8,343 | Xiling Yinshe Auction (西泠印社拍卖) | Jul 2025 |
| 9 | Jiao Cui Xuan Bi Ji (Notes of the Pavilion of Intertwined Greenery), four volumes, Qing dynasty | Manuscript | $8,125 | China Sungari International Auction (中贸圣佳国际拍卖) | Dec 2021 |
| 10 | Rubbing of 'Zhou Zeng Bo Bi Fu' Vessel Inscription | Ink on paper | $7,676 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2025 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 25 | $3,611 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $9,172 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $1,772 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 66 results from 9 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Chu De-yi is a Chinese artist with 79 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $3,570. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Chu De-yi sold in 2026 for $35,511, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Chu De-yi work worth?

Across 65 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chu De-yi work is $3,570.

The median Chu De-yi work on paper sells for $2,829 across 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 14 | $2,829‡ | $9,951‡ | — | 2025-06-07 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | — | — | — | 2012-07-07 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 10 | $1,871–$3,295‡ | $2,776‡ | $9,951‡ |

‡ 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 | 2015 | $9,951‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $7,676 |

‡ 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 Chu De-yi worth?

Across 65 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chu De-yi work is $3,570. The median Chu De-yi work on paper sells for $2,829 across 14 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Chu De-yi work on paper?

Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Chu De-yi work on paper is $2,829. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Chu De-yi's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Chu De-yi work on paper is $9,951. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a large Chu De-yi work on paper?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Chu De-yi work on paper (large (over 120 cm)) is $2,776, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Chu De-yi's auction record?

Chu De-yi's auction record is $48,131, set in 2025.

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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, “Chu De-yi auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/chu-deyi (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.