> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/k-chin · updated 2026-11-01

# K. Chin (1920–1995)

K. Chin is an American artist with 7 auction lots recorded since 2015, median price $125. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by K. Chin sold in 2021 for $125, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a K. Chin work worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a K. Chin work is $125.

The median K. Chin painting sells for $254 across 3 lots.

The median K. Chin print sells for $10 across 1 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $10† | $10† | — | 2015-09-23 |
| Paintings | 6 | $254 | $384 | 50% | 2021-10-06 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

K. Chin's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $10. Paintings (6 lots) median $254, record $384. A typical K. Chin painting sells for around 25× the price of a typical print.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2020 | $384 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $125 |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $10† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 K. Chin worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a K. Chin work is $125. The median K. Chin painting sells for $254 across 3 lots. The median K. Chin print sells for $10 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is K. Chin's auction record?

K. Chin's auction record is $384, set in 2020.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “K. Chin auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/k-chin (updated 2026-11-01).

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.