George Chann (1913–1995)
George Chann is a Chinese/American artist with 225 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $45,666. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by George Chann is recorded as sold in 2020 for $72,650; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 188 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Chann work is $45,666.
The median George Chann painting sells for $46,484 across 118 lots.
The median George Chann work on paper sells for $17,772 across 24 lots.
The median George Chann sculpture sells for $68,515 across 1 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) George Chann paintings typically sell for $11,883–$60,524 (the middle half of 48 sold lots).
Large (over 120 cm) George Chann paintings typically sell for $68,395–$177,536 (the middle half of 46 sold 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 | 136 | $46,484‡ | $531,390 | 86.8% | 2025-04-30 |
| Works on Paper | 29 | $17,772‡ | $241,368‡ | 82.8% | 2023-02-28 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $68,515 | $68,515 | — | 2015-10-05 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 47 | $179,709‡ | $532,897 | — | 2017-06-04 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $6,854–$15,620‡ | $10,261‡ | $31,250 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 48 | $11,883–$60,524‡ | $28,337‡ | $152,123 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 46 | $68,395–$177,536‡ | $106,146‡ | $531,390 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 15 | $7,383–$37,500‡ | $23,724‡ | $95,151‡ |
‡ 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 | 2017 | $531,390 |
| Paintings | 2014 | $381,654‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $241,368‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $175,329 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2015 | $68,515 |
‡ 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 George Chann worth?
Across 188 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Chann work is $45,666. The median George Chann painting sells for $46,484 across 118 lots. The median George Chann work on paper sells for $17,772 across 24 lots. The median George Chann sculpture sells for $68,515 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) George Chann paintings typically sell for $11,883–$60,524 (the middle half of 48 sold lots). Large (over 120 cm) George Chann paintings typically sell for $68,395–$177,536 (the middle half of 46 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a George Chann painting?
Based on 118 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a George Chann painting is $46,484. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is George Chann's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a George Chann painting is $531,390.
What is the average price of a George Chann work on paper?
Based on 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a George Chann work on paper is $17,772. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is George Chann's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a George Chann work on paper is $241,368. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium George Chann painting?
Based on 48 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium George Chann painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $28,337, 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 large George Chann painting?
Based on 46 sold lots, the median auction price of a large George Chann painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $106,146, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is George Chann's auction record?
George Chann's auction record is $532,897, set in 2015.
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