> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/portrait-of-p-johnson-s-c-yuan · updated 2026-11-03

# 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.

**1 Si Chen Yuan work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

- [Si Chen Yuan on OpeningBid](https://www.openingbid.art/artist/portrait-of-p-johnson-s-c-yuan?ref=kg:portrait-of-p-johnson-s-c-yuan) — follow free in the OpeningBid app for sale alerts.

## What is a Si Chen Yuan work 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).

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Si Chen Yuan auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/portrait-of-p-johnson-s-c-yuan (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.