> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/qikuan-chen · updated 2026-11-01

# Qikuan Chen (1921–2007)

Qikuan Chen is a Chinese artist with 46 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $20,936.

A work by Qikuan Chen sold in 2024 for $48,569, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Qikuan Chen work worth?

Across 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Qikuan Chen work is $20,936.

The median Qikuan Chen work on paper sells for $23,312 across 38 lots.

The median Qikuan Chen painting sells for $11,288 across 3 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 3 | $11,288 | $17,838 | — | 2024-04-08 |
| Works on Paper | 40 | $23,312 | $128,959 | 95% | 2024-11-28 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $104,762 | $128,959 | — | 2016-11-28 |

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $4,838–$12,078 | $9,613 | $22,546 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 17 | $16,250–$32,208 | $27,072 | $70,103 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $27,072–$44,733 | $38,452 | $104,762 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $128,959 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $104,762 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $17,838 |
| Paintings | 2009 | $11,288 |

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 Qikuan Chen worth?

Across 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Qikuan Chen work is $20,936. The median Qikuan Chen work on paper sells for $23,312 across 38 lots. The median Qikuan Chen painting sells for $11,288 across 3 lots.

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

Based on 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Qikuan Chen work on paper is $23,312.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Qikuan Chen work on paper is $128,959.

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

Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Qikuan Chen work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $27,072, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Qikuan Chen's auction record?

Qikuan Chen's auction record is $128,959, set in 2013.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Qikuan Chen auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/qikuan-chen (updated 2026-11-01).

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.