CHENU, Lucien (1913–2004)
CHENU, Lucien is a French artist with 10 auction lots recorded since 2017, median price $150. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by CHENU, Lucien sold in 2025 for a hammer price of $150 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View CHENU, Lucien on OpeningBid →What is a CHENU, Lucien work worth?
Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a CHENU, Lucien work is $150.
The median CHENU, Lucien painting sells for $132 across 6 lots.
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 6 | $132†‡ | $500† | — | 2026-06-06 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2020 | $500† |
| Paintings | 2025 | $275† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a CHENU, Lucien worth?
Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a CHENU, Lucien work is $150. The median CHENU, Lucien painting sells for $132 across 6 lots. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is CHENU, Lucien's auction record?
CHENU, Lucien's auction record is $500, set in 2020. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $500 (buyer's premium not included).
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