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# He Chong (1807–1883)

He Chong is a Chinese artist with 29 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $2,170. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by He Chong sold in 2023 for $3,259, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a He Chong work worth?

Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a He Chong work is $2,170.

The median He Chong painting sells for $2,142 across 6 lots.

The median He Chong work on paper sells for $744 across 4 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 | 8 | $2,142‡ | $5,177 | 75% | 2025-03-07 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $744 | $3,259 | — | 2026-05-13 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2013 | $5,177 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $3,259 |
| Paintings | 2013 | $2,219‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $744 |

‡ 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 He Chong worth?

Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a He Chong work is $2,170. The median He Chong painting sells for $2,142 across 6 lots. The median He Chong work on paper sells for $744 across 4 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is He Chong's auction record?

He Chong's auction record is $12,766, set in 2016.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “He Chong auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/he-chong-2 (updated 2026-11-02).

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.