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

# George Chann (1913–1995)

## What is George Chann’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 188 auction results for George Chann at 12 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $12,233 including buyer’s premium (middle half $12,233–$12,377, n=5). The auction record is $532,897 for The Flower Garden of Light (2015, Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Flower Garden of Light | — | $532,897 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Oct 2015 |
| 2 | A Peach Blossom Garden | Null | $531,390 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Apr 2017 |
| 3 | Abstract Calligraphy on Green Field, 1960 | Painting | $407,562 | Christie's | May 2014 |
| 4 | Arranged in a Crisscross Pattern | Null | $349,959 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Apr 2016 |
| 5 | Float Light | — | $289,216 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Apr 2015 |
| 6 | Transform of Chinese Character IV | — | $258,836 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Oct 2015 |
| 7 | Into the Final Solitude, 1970 | Mixed media | $257,000 | Wright | Sep 2015 |
| 8 | Float | Null | $228,328 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Apr 2015 |
| 9 | Untitled | — | $228,214 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Oct 2016 |
| 10 | Diversification of Calligraphy | Null | $227,739 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Apr 2017 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 31 | $73,065 |
| Paintings | 89 | $26,250 |
| Works on paper | 13 | $3,125 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 37 | $114,192 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 66 | $30,528 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $6,774 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 188 results from 12 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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.

**3 George Chann works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a George Chann work 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).

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

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “George Chann auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/george-chann (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.