> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/li-qian · updated 2026-11-01

# Li Qian (b. 1686)

Li Qian is a Chinese artist with 23 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $3,490. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Li Qian sold in 2024 for $3,490, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Li Qian work worth?

Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Li Qian work is $3,490.

The median Li Qian work on paper sells for $2,205 across 2 lots.

The median Li Qian painting sells for $11,923 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 | $11,923‡ | $23,122‡ | — | 2012-08-12 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $2,205 | $3,490 | — | 2024-07-15 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2010 | $23,122‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $3,490 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $921 |
| Paintings | 2012 | $725‡ |

‡ 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 Li Qian worth?

Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Li Qian work is $3,490. The median Li Qian work on paper sells for $2,205 across 2 lots. The median Li Qian painting sells for $11,923 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Li Qian's auction record?

Li Qian's auction record is $23,122, set in 2010. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Li Qian auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/li-qian (updated 2026-11-01).

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.