Chen Ping (b. 1960)
Chen Ping is a Chinese artist with 151 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $10,081. 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 Chen Ping is recorded as sold in 2023 for $51,896; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Chen Ping on OpeningBid →What is a Chen Ping work worth?
Across 111 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chen Ping work is $10,081.
The median Chen Ping painting sells for $13,271 across 66 lots.
The median Chen Ping work on paper sells for $4,795 across 14 lots.
The median Chen Ping photograph sells for $3,371 across 1 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Chen Ping paintings typically sell for $7,979–$31,503 (the middle half of 49 sold 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 | 66 | $13,271†‡ | $115,533‡ | — | 2025-06-08 |
| Works on Paper | 14 | $4,795‡ | $20,362‡ | — | 2025-12-17 |
| Photography | 1 | $3,371‡ | $3,371‡ | — | 2025-06-09 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $108,749†‡ | $194,661‡ | — | 2017-12-18 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 49 | $7,979–$31,503†‡ | $11,984†‡ | $115,533‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 12 | $12,761–$47,592‡ | $34,585‡ | $99,714 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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) | 7 | $3,266–$6,355‡ | $4,462‡ | $9,023‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $3,711–$9,038‡ | $6,250‡ | $20,362‡ |
‡ 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 | 2015 | $115,533‡ |
| Paintings | 2014 | $101,965‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $20,362‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $9,843‡ |
| Photography | 2025 | $3,371‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Chen Ping worth?
Across 111 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chen Ping work is $10,081. The median Chen Ping painting sells for $13,271 across 66 lots. The median Chen Ping work on paper sells for $4,795 across 14 lots. The median Chen Ping photograph sells for $3,371 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Chen Ping paintings typically sell for $7,979–$31,503 (the middle half of 49 sold 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 the average price of a Chen Ping painting?
Based on 66 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Chen Ping painting is $13,271. 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 Chen Ping's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Chen Ping painting is $115,533. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Chen Ping work on paper?
Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Chen Ping work on paper is $4,795. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Chen Ping's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Chen Ping work on paper is $20,362. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium Chen Ping painting?
Based on 49 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Chen Ping painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $11,984, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 the average price of a large Chen Ping painting?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Chen Ping painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $34,585, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Chen Ping's auction record?
Chen Ping's auction record is $194,661, set in 2014. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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