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

# Ke Chen (b. 1978)

Ke Chen is a Chinese artist with 144 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $47,103. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Ke Chen is recorded as sold in 2025 for $106,770; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Ke Chen work worth?

Across 133 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ke Chen work is $47,103.

The median Ke Chen painting sells for $75,943 across 67 lots.

The median Ke Chen sculpture sells for $12,334 across 5 lots.

The median Ke Chen work on paper sells for $3,171 across 5 lots.

Large (over 120 cm) Ke Chen paintings typically sell for $75,560–$205,156 (the middle half of 35 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Ke Chen paintings typically sell for $31,286–$73,849 (the middle half of 23 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 4 | $1,047 | $3,212 | — | 2022-04-22 |
| Paintings | 70 | $75,943‡ | $12M | 95.7% | 2025-12-08 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $3,171 | $4,201 | — | 2024-06-12 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 6 | $12,334‡ | $13,248‡ | 83.3% | 2016-12-03 |
| Photography | 4 | $3,496‡ | $24,190 | — | 2025-06-08 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 36 | $171,685‡ | $12M | — | 2025-12-16 |

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

Ke Chen's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (4 lots) median $1,047. Paintings (70 lots) median $75,943, record $12,000,000. A typical Ke Chen painting sells for around 73× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 36 lots) the median is $171,685.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $10,837–$34,163‡ | $24,538‡ | $42,903 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 23 | $31,286–$73,849‡ | $41,928‡ | $509,506 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 35 | $75,560–$205,156‡ | $120,000‡ | $12M |

‡ 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 | 2025 | $12M |
| Paintings | 2015 | $832,746 |
| Photography | 2009 | $24,190 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2016 | $13,248‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2011 | $12,334‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $4,201 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $3,878 |
| Photography | 2016 | $3,496 |

‡ 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 Ke Chen worth?

Across 133 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ke Chen work is $47,103. The median Ke Chen painting sells for $75,943 across 67 lots. The median Ke Chen sculpture sells for $12,334 across 5 lots. The median Ke Chen work on paper sells for $3,171 across 5 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Ke Chen paintings typically sell for $75,560–$205,156 (the middle half of 35 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Ke Chen paintings typically sell for $31,286–$73,849 (the middle half of 23 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Ke Chen painting?

Based on 67 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ke Chen painting is $75,943. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Ke Chen's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ke Chen painting is $12,000,000.

### What is the average price of a large Ke Chen painting?

Based on 35 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Ke Chen painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $120,000, 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 medium Ke Chen painting?

Based on 23 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Ke Chen painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $41,928, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Ke Chen's auction record?

Ke Chen's auction record is $12,000,000, 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, “Ke Chen auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ke-chen (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.