Deshu Qiu (b. 1948)
Deshu Qiu is a Chinese artist with 57 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $15,187. 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 Deshu Qiu is recorded as sold in 2019 for $58,585; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Deshu Qiu on OpeningBid →What is a Deshu Qiu work worth?
Across 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Deshu Qiu work is $15,187.
The median Deshu Qiu painting sells for $24,570 across 16 lots.
The median Deshu Qiu work on paper sells for $9,968 across 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 16 | $24,570†‡ | $2.2M | — | 2022-11-10 |
| Works on Paper | 14 | $9,968‡ | $283,200 | — | 2021-12-15 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $300,000‡ | $2.2M | — | 2018-09-30 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $8,288–$17,314†‡ | $14,064†‡ | $27,885‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $56,325–$562,500‡ | $194,969‡ | $2.2M |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $7,985–$11,875‡ | $9,936‡ | $15,177 |
‡ 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 | 2014 | $2.2M |
| Paintings | 2014 | $1.1M |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $283,200 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $54,287‡ |
‡ 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 Deshu Qiu worth?
Across 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Deshu Qiu work is $15,187. The median Deshu Qiu painting sells for $24,570 across 16 lots. The median Deshu Qiu work on paper sells for $9,968 across 14 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 Deshu Qiu painting?
Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Deshu Qiu painting is $24,570. 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 Deshu Qiu's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Deshu Qiu painting is $2,190,000.
What is the average price of a Deshu Qiu work on paper?
Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Deshu Qiu work on paper is $9,968. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Deshu Qiu's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Deshu Qiu work on paper is $283,200.
What is Deshu Qiu's auction record?
Deshu Qiu's auction record is $2,190,000, set in 2014.
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