> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ai-qing · updated 2026-11-03

# Ai Qing (1910–1996)

## What is Ai Qing’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 22 auction results for Ai Qing at 9 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $332 including buyer’s premium (middle half $158–$1,969, n=8). The auction record is $4,480 for Calligraphy (2026, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Calligraphy, 1986 | Hanging scroll, ink on paper | $4,480 | Christie's | Sep 2026 |
| 2 | 山水人物 | 设色纸本 | $2,951 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Mar 2009 |
| 3 | Calligraphy in Running Script, 1910 | Ink | $2,500 | Christie's | Sep 2018 |
| 4 | Calligraphy in Running Script, 1986, 1910 | Ink on paper, scroll | $1,975 | Bonhams | Feb 2025 |
| 5 | Calligraphy in Running Script, 1986 | Ink on paper | $1,967 | Bonhams | Feb 2025 |
| 6 | 一生正直 | Calligraphy | $1,880 | China Sungari International Auction (中贸圣佳国际拍卖) | Jul 2022 |
| 7 | 路在脚下, 1988 | 水墨纸本 | $343 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Sep 2026 |
| 8 | 艾青(1910-1996) 行书, 1985 | Ink on paper | $321 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Aug 2025 |
| 9 | 《克林姆林》 | Manuscript/poetry manuscript | $165 | China Zhonghongxin International Auction | Mar 2023 |
| 10 | Jingxin | Calligraphy | $158 | Duoyunxuan Auction (上海朵云轩拍卖) | Mar 2025 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 5 | $1,975 |
| Other | 6 | $162 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 5 | $1,967 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 22 results from 9 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Ai Qing is a Chinese artist with 27 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $840. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Ai Qing sold in 2026 for $4,480, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Ai Qing work worth?

Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ai Qing work is $840.

The median Ai Qing work on paper sells for $2,362 across 7 lots.

The median Ai Qing painting sells for $343 across 2 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 | 2 | $343 | $343 | — | 2026-09-09 |
| Works on Paper | 7 | $2,362‡ | $15,579‡ | — | 2026-09-09 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $2,031–$3,985‡ | $2,362‡ | $15,579‡ |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $15,579‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $4,480 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $343 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 Ai Qing worth?

Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ai Qing work is $840. The median Ai Qing work on paper sells for $2,362 across 7 lots. The median Ai Qing painting sells for $343 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Ai Qing's auction record?

Ai Qing's auction record is $15,579, set in 2016. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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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, “Ai Qing auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ai-qing (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.