Yifei Chen (1946–2005)
What is Yifei Chen’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 94 auction results for Yifei Chen at 8 houses since 2004. Over the last 24 months the median price was $118,318 including buyer’s premium (middle half $93,726–$175,906, n=8). The auction record is $7,848,635 for String Quartet (2010, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | String Quartet, 1986 | Oil paint | $7,848,635 | Christie's | May 2010 |
| 2 | Banquet, 1991 | Oil paint | $7,034,762 | Sotheby's | Oct 2020 |
| 3 | Lingering Melodies from the Xunyang River, 1991 | Oil paint | $4,540,675 | Christie's | May 2024 |
| 4 | Waiting for the Rising Moon in the Western Chamber | Oil on canvas | $3,830,505 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Oct 2023 |
| 5 | Still Life - Flowers, 1996 | Oil paint | $2,961,835 | Christie's | May 2022 |
| 6 | Father and Son (Tibet), 1995 | Oil paint | $2,325,870 | Christie's | Nov 2014 |
| 7 | THIS IS A PREMIUM LOT. CLIENTS WHO WISH TO BID ON PREMIUM LOTS ARE REQUESTED TO COMPLETE THE PREMIUM LOT PRE-REGISTRATION 3 WORKING DAYS PRIOR TO THE SALE. BIDnow ONLINE BIDDING SERVICE IS NOT AVALIABLE. Amitié, 2003 | Oil on canvas | $2,245,132 | Sotheby's | Apr 2011 |
| 8 | Archway and Bridge, 1999 | Oil paint | $2,015,999 | Christie's | Nov 2024 |
| 9 | The Violinist, 1946 | Oil paint | $1,239,207 | Christie's | May 2012 |
| 10 | Two Beauties, 1998 | Oil on canvas | $1,088,278 | Sotheby's | Apr 2014 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 73 | $342,540 |
| Other | 12 | $105,819 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 24 | $321,286 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 44 | $242,511 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 94 results from 8 houses · How we compute these figures
Yifei Chen is a Chinese artist with 99 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $301,793. 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 Yifei Chen sold in 2024 for $2,015,999, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Yifei Chen on OpeningBid →What is a Yifei Chen work worth?
Across 94 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yifei Chen work is $301,793.
The median Yifei Chen painting sells for $332,660 across 87 lots.
The median Yifei Chen print sells for $4,836 across 1 lots.
The median Yifei Chen work on paper sells for $3,102 across 1 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Yifei Chen paintings typically sell for $128,707–$411,745 (the middle half of 48 sold lots).
Large (over 120 cm) Yifei Chen paintings typically sell for $225,525–$2,643,852 (the middle half of 23 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 | 3 | $4,836 | $4,836 | 33.3% | 2012-10-07 |
| Paintings | 90 | $332,660†‡ | $83.3M | 96.7% | 2026-03-28 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $3,102‡ | $3,102‡ | — | 2006-06-04 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 80 | $343,296†‡ | $83.3M | — | 2026-03-28 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Yifei Chen's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $4,836 with 33.3% sell-through. Paintings (90 lots) median $332,660, record $83,350,000. A typical Yifei Chen painting sells for around 69× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 80 lots) the median is $343,296.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 48 | $128,707–$411,745†‡ | $261,088†‡ | $1.2M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 23 | $225,525–$2.6M‡ | $351,194‡ | $83.3M |
† 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 | 2018 | $83.3M |
| Paintings | 2010 | $7.8M |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $4,836 |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $3,102‡ |
‡ 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 Yifei Chen worth?
Across 94 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yifei Chen work is $301,793. The median Yifei Chen painting sells for $332,660 across 87 lots. The median Yifei Chen print sells for $4,836 across 1 lots. The median Yifei Chen work on paper sells for $3,102 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Yifei Chen paintings typically sell for $128,707–$411,745 (the middle half of 48 sold lots). Large (over 120 cm) Yifei Chen paintings typically sell for $225,525–$2,643,852 (the middle half of 23 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 Yifei Chen painting?
Based on 87 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Yifei Chen painting is $332,660. 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 Yifei Chen's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Yifei Chen painting is $83,350,000.
What is the average price of a medium Yifei Chen painting?
Based on 48 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Yifei Chen painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $261,088, 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 Yifei Chen painting?
Based on 23 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Yifei Chen painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $351,194, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Yifei Chen's auction record?
Yifei Chen's auction record is $83,350,000, set in 2018.
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