Chu Teh-chun (1920–2014)
What is Chu Teh-chun’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 100 auction results for Chu Teh-chun at 11 houses since 2002. Over the last 24 months the median price was $113,877 including buyer’s premium (middle half $88,262–$1,061,214, n=5). The auction record is $29,557,109 for Harmonie hivernale (2021, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harmonie hivernale, 1986 | Oil on canvas (triptych) | $29,557,109 | Sotheby's | Apr 2021 |
| 2 | Douce quietude A, 2005 | Oil on canvas | $15,605,523 | Christie's | Nov 2013 |
| 3 | Untitled, 1968 | Oil on canvas | $12,722,745 | Christie's | Nov 2011 |
| 4 | Untitled, 1968 | Oil on canvas | $9,549,835 | Christie's | Nov 2011 |
| 5 | Untitled, 1969 | Oil on canvas | $7,827,656 | Sotheby's | Oct 2020 |
| 6 | Le 30 mars 1981, 1981 | Oil on canvas | $7,082,132 | Christie's | May 2016 |
| 7 | le 30, Oct 1985, 1985 | Oil on canvas | $6,999,296 | Christie's | May 2015 |
| 8 | Un autre horizon, 1990 | Oil on canvas | $5,892,542 | Christie's | Nov 2013 |
| 9 | Lumières de passage (Passage Lights), 1989 | Oil on canvas | $5,677,412 | Christie's | May 2016 |
| 10 | Untitled, 1970 | Oil on paper mounted on canvas | $4,808,212 | Christie's | May 2015 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 39 | $1,472,544 |
| Works on paper | 10 | $433,939 |
| Other | 8 | $71,000 |
| Prints | 12 | $49,065 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 16 | $3,481,491 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 34 | $490,604 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 18 | $176,687 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 100 results from 11 houses · How we compute these figures
Chu Teh-chun is a French/Chinese artist with 124 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $356,115. 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 Chu Teh-chun sold in 2025 for $1,301,447, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Chu Teh-chun on OpeningBid →What is a Chu Teh-chun work worth?
Across 99 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chu Teh-chun work is $356,115.
The median Chu Teh-chun painting sells for $1,268,841 across 58 lots.
The median Chu Teh-chun print sells for $37,525 across 18 lots.
The median Chu Teh-chun work on paper sells for $380,141 across 9 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Chu Teh-chun paintings typically sell for $205,272–$1,392,961 (the middle half of 38 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 | 21 | $37,525‡ | $291,628 | 85.7% | 2024-09-29 |
| Paintings | 61 | $1.3M†‡ | $29.6M | 95.1% | 2026-07-17 |
| Works on Paper | 10 | $380,141 | $1.2M | 90% | 2021-12-02 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 69 | $645,686†‡ | $29.6M | — | 2025-12-08 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Chu Teh-chun's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (21 lots) median $37,525 with 85.7% sell-through. Paintings (61 lots) median $1,268,841, record $29,557,109. A typical Chu Teh-chun painting sells for around 34× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 69 lots) the median is $645,686.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $157,055–$225,149 | $186,503 | $291,628 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $1,176–$38,604‡ | $20,872‡ | $146,325 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 38 | $205,272–$1.4M†‡ | $554,127†‡ | $7M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 15 | $1.7M–$8.7M‡ | $3.7M‡ | $29.6M |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2021 | $29.6M |
| Paintings | 2013 | $15.6M |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $1.2M |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $1.2M |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $291,628 |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $225,149 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Chu Teh-chun worth?
Across 99 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chu Teh-chun work is $356,115. The median Chu Teh-chun painting sells for $1,268,841 across 58 lots. The median Chu Teh-chun print sells for $37,525 across 18 lots. The median Chu Teh-chun work on paper sells for $380,141 across 9 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Chu Teh-chun paintings typically sell for $205,272–$1,392,961 (the middle half of 38 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 Chu Teh-chun painting?
Based on 58 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Chu Teh-chun painting is $1,268,841. 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 Chu Teh-chun's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Chu Teh-chun painting is $29,557,109.
What is the average price of a Chu Teh-chun print?
Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Chu Teh-chun print is $37,525. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Chu Teh-chun's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Chu Teh-chun print is $291,628.
What is the average price of a medium Chu Teh-chun painting?
Based on 38 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Chu Teh-chun painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $554,127, 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 large Chu Teh-chun painting?
Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Chu Teh-chun painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $3,685,428, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Chu Teh-chun's auction record?
Chu Teh-chun's auction record is $29,557,109, set in 2021.
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