Teh-Chun Chu (1920–2014)
What is Teh-Chun Chu’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 1,108 auction results for Teh-Chun Chu at 36 houses since 1991. Over the last 24 months the median price was $13,121 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,529–$200,549, n=85). The auction record is $11,838,368 for VERTIGE NEIGEUX (SNOWY VERTIGO) (2016, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VERTIGE NEIGEUX (SNOWY VERTIGO), 1990 | Oil on canvas, diptych | $11,838,368 | Christie's | Nov 2016 |
| 2 | Untitled (oil on canvas, diptych), 1963 | Oil paint | $9,116,737 | Christie's | Nov 2013 |
| 3 | Explosion celeste, 1986 | Oil paint | $7,560,000 | Christie's | Apr 2025 |
| 4 | Synthèse hivernale C, 1988 | Huile sur toile | $5,666,415 | Artcurial | Jun 2019 |
| 5 | La Forêt Blanche I (The White Forest I), 1987 | Oil paint | $5,450,243 | Christie's | Dec 2020 |
| 6 | No. 312, oil on canvas, 1969 | Oil paint | $5,207,055 | Christie's | May 2016 |
| 7 | Écriture à l’aube (Writing at Dawn), 1998 | Oil paint | $4,914,000 | Christie's | Nov 2024 |
| 8 | No. 229, oil on canvas, 1966 | Oil paint | $4,891,748 | Christie's | May 2019 |
| 9 | Enrichissement de L'Esprit, 2002 | Oil paint | $4,830,000 | Christie's | Apr 2014 |
| 10 | Automne (Autumn), 1985 | Oil on canvas (diptych) | $4,779,523 | Christie's | Sep 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 464 | $351,603 |
| Works on paper | 84 | $55,549 |
| Other | 63 | $30,112 |
| Sculpture | 34 | $14,108 |
| Prints | 165 | $3,361 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 116 | $1,106,902 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 444 | $108,602 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 75 | $28,308 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 1,108 results from 36 houses · How we compute these figures
Teh-Chun Chu is a Chinese artist with 1,300 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $120,461. 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 Teh-Chun Chu sold in 2026 for $636,222, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 1,105 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Teh-Chun Chu work is $120,461.
The median Teh-Chun Chu painting sells for $343,913 across 625 lots.
The median Teh-Chun Chu print sells for $3,433 across 234 lots.
The median Teh-Chun Chu work on paper sells for $56,415 across 150 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Teh-Chun Chu paintings typically sell for $163,249–$479,454 (the middle half of 338 sold lots).
Large (over 120 cm) Teh-Chun Chu paintings typically sell for $471,246–$1,731,929 (the middle half of 167 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 270 | $3,433†‡ | $121,768 | 86.7% | 2026-08-22 |
| Paintings | 669 | $343,913†‡ | $60M | 93.4% | 2026-09-30 |
| Works on Paper | 170 | $56,415†‡ | $433,652 | 88.2% | 2026-06-10 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $4,119‡ | $4,119‡ | — | 2024-11-20 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 581 | $385,149‡ | $60M | — | 2026-09-30 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Teh-Chun Chu's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (270 lots) median $3,433 with 86.7% sell-through. Paintings (669 lots) median $343,913, record $60,020,000. A typical Teh-Chun Chu painting sells for around 100× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 581 lots) the median is $385,149.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 26 | $1,968–$11,484†‡ | $5,160†‡ | $23,661‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 159 | $2,205–$4,570†‡ | $2,958†‡ | $29,124 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 34 | $45,042–$88,959‡ | $55,973‡ | $567,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 338 | $163,249–$479,454†‡ | $282,453†‡ | $7.6M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 167 | $471,246–$1.7M‡ | $968,343‡ | $60M |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 31 | $12,113–$33,613†‡ | $22,081†‡ | $360,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 84 | $46,550–$119,092†‡ | $80,387†‡ | $433,652 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $49,015–$98,149‡ | $91,139‡ | $141,693 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 | 2012 | $60M |
| Paintings | 2009 | $45.5M |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $433,652 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $360,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $121,768 |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $56,412 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $4,119‡ |
‡ 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 Teh-Chun Chu worth?
Across 1,105 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Teh-Chun Chu work is $120,461. The median Teh-Chun Chu painting sells for $343,913 across 625 lots. The median Teh-Chun Chu print sells for $3,433 across 234 lots. The median Teh-Chun Chu work on paper sells for $56,415 across 150 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Teh-Chun Chu paintings typically sell for $163,249–$479,454 (the middle half of 338 sold lots). Large (over 120 cm) Teh-Chun Chu paintings typically sell for $471,246–$1,731,929 (the middle half of 167 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 Teh-Chun Chu painting?
Based on 625 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Teh-Chun Chu painting is $343,913. 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 Teh-Chun Chu's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Teh-Chun Chu painting is $60,020,000.
What is the average price of a Teh-Chun Chu print?
Based on 234 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Teh-Chun Chu print is $3,433. 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 Teh-Chun Chu's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Teh-Chun Chu print is $121,768.
What is the average price of a Teh-Chun Chu work on paper?
Based on 150 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Teh-Chun Chu work on paper is $56,415. 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 Teh-Chun Chu's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Teh-Chun Chu work on paper is $433,652.
What is the average price of a medium Teh-Chun Chu painting?
Based on 338 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Teh-Chun Chu painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $282,453, 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 Teh-Chun Chu painting?
Based on 167 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Teh-Chun Chu painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $968,343, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Teh-Chun Chu's auction record?
Teh-Chun Chu's auction record is $60,020,000, set in 2012.
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