Gai Qi (1773–1828)
What is Gai Qi’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 245 auction results for Gai Qi at 26 houses since 1995. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,888 including buyer’s premium (middle half $832–$3,251, n=9). The auction record is $153,827 for 小舫乙丑同年雅集第一圖 (2021, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 小舫乙丑同年雅集第一圖, 1807 | Ink and colour on paper, handscroll | $153,827 | Sotheby's | Oct 2021 |
| 2 | 仿古花卉六帧, 1812 | Null | $47,998 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Nov 2021 |
| 3 | Women in Moon Windows with the Flowers of the Four Seasons | Ink and colours on paper | $29,019 | Koller Auktionen | Dec 2016 |
| 4 | 毛女采石圖, 1821 | Ink and colour on silk, hanging scroll | $24,268 | Sotheby's | Apr 2023 |
| 5 | Ladies in Garden | Ink and colour on paper, handscroll | $24,077 | Sotheby's | Oct 2022 |
| 6 | 岁朝集吉 | Hanging scroll | $23,429 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Apr 2014 |
| 7 | Lady in Red | Ink and colour on paper, hanging scroll | $19,262 | Sotheby's | Oct 2022 |
| 8 | 瑶池献寿 | 立轴 | $12,210 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Apr 2019 |
| 9 | 仕女 四屏立轴 | 设色纸本 | $11,856 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Apr 2012 |
| 10 | Ink Bamboos, 1811 | Ink Bamboos | $9,631 | Sotheby's | Oct 2022 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 16 | $8,109 |
| Paintings | 11 | $1,903 |
| Other | 34 | $1,584 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 14 | $8,042 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $2,112 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 21 | $1,638 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 245 results from 26 houses · How we compute these figures
Gai Qi is a Chinese artist with 327 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $2,545. 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 Gai Qi is recorded as sold in 2025 for $6,570; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 245 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gai Qi work is $2,545.
The median Gai Qi painting sells for $1,496 across 39 lots.
The median Gai Qi work on paper sells for $8,109 across 31 lots.
The median Gai Qi print sells for $2,112 across 5 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 | 5 | $2,112‡ | $8,808 | — | 2025-11-23 |
| Paintings | 46 | $1,496†‡ | $47,998 | 84.8% | 2025-03-18 |
| Works on Paper | 39 | $8,109‡ | $271,346‡ | 79.5% | 2026-06-30 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | — | — | — | 2013-07-12 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 8 | $78,197‡ | $271,346‡ | — | 2023-02-23 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Gai Qi's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (5 lots) median $2,112. Paintings (46 lots) median $1,496, record $47,998. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 8 lots) the median is $78,197.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $743–$1,455‡ | $963‡ | $4,588 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $1,146–$2,251‡ | $1,731‡ | $5,671 |
‡ 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) | 9 | $9,533–$46,255‡ | $19,262‡ | $271,346‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $1,232–$5,903‡ | $4,865‡ | $72,078‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 10 | $6,040–$27,783‡ | $9,016‡ | $153,827 |
‡ 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 | 2017 | $271,346‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $153,827 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $47,998 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $8,808 |
| Paintings | 2013 | $5,671 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $4,798 |
‡ 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 Gai Qi worth?
Across 245 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gai Qi work is $2,545. The median Gai Qi painting sells for $1,496 across 39 lots. The median Gai Qi work on paper sells for $8,109 across 31 lots. The median Gai Qi print sells for $2,112 across 5 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 Gai Qi painting?
Based on 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Gai Qi painting is $1,496. 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 Gai Qi's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Gai Qi painting is $47,998.
What is the average price of a Gai Qi work on paper?
Based on 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Gai Qi work on paper is $8,109. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Gai Qi's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Gai Qi work on paper is $271,346. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium Gai Qi painting?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Gai Qi painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,731, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a medium Gai Qi work on paper?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Gai Qi work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,865, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Gai Qi's auction record?
Gai Qi's auction record is $271,346, set in 2017. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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