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

# Chen Lü (1935–2004)

## What is Chen Lü’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 141 auction results for Chen Lü at 11 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,698 including buyer’s premium (middle half $533–$2,973, n=23). The auction record is $1,561,059 for Gu Du Chen Qu Jing Xin (2011, Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gu Du Chen Qu Jing Xin, 1992年作 | 设色纸本 | $1,561,059 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2011 |
| 2 | Li Taibai Drinking and Singing, 1988 | Mirror center (镜心) | $112,639 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Oct 2015 |
| 3 | Three Friends (三友图), 1994年作 | 设色纸本 | $56,766 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2011 |
| 4 | LEISURELY CHATTING AT THE PARK, 1991 | Ink and colour on paper, framed | $51,583 | Sotheby's | Oct 2013 |
| 5 | Gao Xian Yi Xing Tu, 1993 | Color on paper | $47,841 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Feb 2023 |
| 6 | 鸣禽图, 1993年作 | 设色纸本 | $46,122 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2011 |
| 7 | Drunken Zhong Kui, 1991 | Ink and colour on paper, framed | $38,683 | Sotheby's | Apr 2014 |
| 8 | 霜林醉酒图, 1990年作 | 设色纸本 | $36,979 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2010 |
| 9 | Zui Gui Tu, 1994年作 | 设色纸本 | $35,479 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2011 |
| 10 | 醉饮图, 1997年作 | 设色纸本 | $35,479 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2011 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 24 | $20,084 |
| Other | 17 | $4,844 |
| Works on paper | 15 | $1,896 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 39 | $4,899 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 141 results from 11 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Chen Lü is a Chinese artist with 206 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $14,470. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Chen Lü sold in 2023 for $47,841, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Chen Lü work worth?

Across 141 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chen Lü work is $14,470.

The median Chen Lü painting sells for $19,618 across 73 lots.

The median Chen Lü work on paper sells for $2,418 across 19 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Chen Lü paintings typically sell for $4,955–$30,247 (the middle half of 57 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 | 73 | $19,618‡ | $302,471‡ | — | 2025-12-17 |
| Works on Paper | 19 | $2,418‡ | $47,841 | — | 2026-07-20 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $163,074‡ | $1.6M | — | 2015-10-05 |

‡ 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) | 7 | $11,461–$24,564‡ | $16,972‡ | $32,026‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 57 | $4,955–$30,247‡ | $20,357‡ | $56,936‡ |

‡ 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) | 14 | $694–$4,537‡ | $1,822‡ | $47,841 |

‡ 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 | 2011 | $302,471‡ |
| Paintings | 2011 | $213,509‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $47,841 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $37,418‡ |

‡ 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 Chen Lü worth?

Across 141 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chen Lü work is $14,470. The median Chen Lü painting sells for $19,618 across 73 lots. The median Chen Lü work on paper sells for $2,418 across 19 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Chen Lü paintings typically sell for $4,955–$30,247 (the middle half of 57 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Based on 73 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Chen Lü painting is $19,618. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Chen Lü painting is $302,471. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a Chen Lü work on paper?

Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Chen Lü work on paper is $2,418. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Chen Lü's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Chen Lü work on paper is $47,841.

### What is the average price of a medium Chen Lü painting?

Based on 57 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Chen Lü painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $20,357, 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 Chen Lü work on paper?

Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Chen Lü work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,822, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Chen Lü's auction record?

Chen Lü's auction record is $1,561,059, set in 2011.

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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, “Chen Lü auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/lu-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.