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

# Chong (1807–1883)

Chong is a Chinese artist with 14 auction lots recorded since 2017, median price $890. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Chong sold in 2026 for $994, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Chong work worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chong work is $890.

The median Chong painting sells for $850 across 4 lots.

The median Chong work on paper sells for $2,002 across 2 lots.

The median Chong print sells for $309 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $309‡ | $309‡ | — | 2021-06-10 |
| Paintings | 6 | $850 | $1,692 | 66.7% | 2025-10-27 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $2,002 | $3,114 | 33.3% | 2025-02-28 |

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

Chong's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $309. Paintings (6 lots) median $850, record $1,692. A typical Chong painting sells for around 2.8× the price of a typical print.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $3,114 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $1,692 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $1,082 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $890 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $309‡ |

‡ 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 Chong worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chong work is $890. The median Chong painting sells for $850 across 4 lots. The median Chong work on paper sells for $2,002 across 2 lots. The median Chong print sells for $309 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Chong's auction record?

Chong's auction record is $3,114, 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, “Chong auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/he-chong (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.