Emperor Qianlong (1735–1796)
What is Emperor Qianlong’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 25 auction results for Emperor Qianlong at 8 houses since 2015. Over the last 24 months the median price was $83,465 including buyer’s premium (middle half $37,836–$101,966, n=6). The auction record is $2,370,947 for Replanted Wutong Studio (2023, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Replanted Wutong Studio, 1745 | Ink | $2,370,947 | Christie's | Dec 2023 |
| 2 | Paintings after Ni Zan, 1711 | Album | $725,683 | Christie's | Dec 2023 |
| 3 | Calligraphic Couplet in Clerical Script, 1711 | A pair of hanging scrolls, ink on yellow silk | $709,157 | Christie's | Jun 2024 |
| 4 | Calligraphy in Running Script, 1711 | Scroll, mounted on board and framed, ink on paper | $679,796 | Christie's | Dec 2022 |
| 5 | Poems in Running Script, 1711 | Ink | $268,035 | Christie's | Apr 2025 |
| 6 | Hetian yuguanyinxiang zan (Laudation of the Hetian jade Guanyin) | White jade | $226,800 | Sotheby's | Mar 2021 |
| 7 | Running Script Calligraphy, 1711 | Ink | $177,144 | Christie's | May 2021 |
| 8 | Seven-Character Poem in Running Script, 1711 | Ink | $128,938 | Christie's | Jun 2024 |
| 9 | Running Script Calligraphy, 1711 | Ink | $106,242 | Christie's | Oct 2025 |
| 10 | Calligraphy in Running Script, 1711 | Ink | $96,758 | Christie's | Dec 2023 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 18 | $92,948 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 10 | $133,141 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 5 | $96,758 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $12,177 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 25 results from 8 houses · How we compute these figures
Emperor Qianlong is a Chinese artist with 34 auction lots recorded since 2012, median price $77,793. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Emperor Qianlong sold in 2026 for $77,793, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Emperor Qianlong work is $77,793.
The median Emperor Qianlong work on paper sells for $106,242 across 16 lots.
The median Emperor Qianlong print sells for $4,099 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 3 | $4,099‡ | $4,099‡ | 33.3% | 2017-12-05 |
| Works on Paper | 19 | $106,242‡ | $2.4M | 84.2% | 2026-04-28 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 9 | $268,035 | $2.4M | — | 2025-10-28 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $24,517–$679,796‡ | $177,144‡ | $2.4M |
‡ 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 | 2023 | $2.4M |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $725,683 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $4,099‡ |
‡ 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 Emperor Qianlong worth?
Across 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Emperor Qianlong work is $77,793. The median Emperor Qianlong work on paper sells for $106,242 across 16 lots. The median Emperor Qianlong print sells for $4,099 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Emperor Qianlong work on paper?
Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Emperor Qianlong work on paper is $106,242. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Emperor Qianlong's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Emperor Qianlong work on paper is $2,370,947.
What is Emperor Qianlong's auction record?
Emperor Qianlong's auction record is $2,370,947, set in 2023.
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