Si Chen Yuan (1911–1974)
Si Chen Yuan is a Chinese-American artist with 37 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $4,687. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Si Chen Yuan sold in 2026 for $6,350, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Si Chen Yuan work is $4,687.
The median Si Chen Yuan painting sells for $4,531 across 26 lots.
The median Si Chen Yuan work on paper sells for $254 across 1 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 | 28 | $4,531‡ | $21,250 | 92.9% | 2026-02-12 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $254 | $254 | 33.3% | 2025-05-02 |
‡ 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) | 11 | $2,381–$5,432‡ | $4,025‡ | $15,925 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $4,062–$9,100 | $5,500 | $21,250 |
‡ 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 | 2017 | $21,250 |
| Paintings | 2011 | $15,925 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $254 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Si Chen Yuan worth?
Across 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Si Chen Yuan work is $4,687. The median Si Chen Yuan painting sells for $4,531 across 26 lots. The median Si Chen Yuan work on paper sells for $254 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Si Chen Yuan painting?
Based on 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Si Chen Yuan painting is $4,531. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Si Chen Yuan's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Si Chen Yuan painting is $21,250.
What is the average price of a medium Si Chen Yuan painting?
Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Si Chen Yuan painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $5,500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is the average price of a small Si Chen Yuan painting?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Si Chen Yuan painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $4,025, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Si Chen Yuan's auction record?
Si Chen Yuan's auction record is $21,250, set in 2017.
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