> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/liang-qichao · updated 2026-11-02

# Liang Qichao (1873–1929)

## What is Liang Qichao’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 247 auction results for Liang Qichao at 23 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,693 including buyer’s premium (middle half $787–$11,440, n=25). The auction record is $683,051 for Liang Qichao's commentary on the manuscripts of Mencius, with Liang Qichao's personal seals (2023, Guangzhou Huayi International Auction (Holly's)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Liang Qichao's commentary on the manuscripts of Mencius, with Liang Qichao's personal seals | Manuscript and seals | $683,051 | Guangzhou Huayi International Auction (Holly's) | Dec 2023 |
| 2 | Calligraphy in Kaishu | Ink on paper, set of four, hanging scroll | $536,635 | Sotheby's | Apr 2015 |
| 3 | Calligraphy Couplet in Regular Script, 1873 | Ink on paper, pair of hanging scrolls | $141,614 | Bonhams | May 2016 |
| 4 | Calligraphy Couplet in Kaishu, 1927 | Ink on paper, pair of hanging scrolls | $96,306 | Sotheby's | Oct 2022 |
| 5 | 梁启超 隶书六言 对联 | 隶书六言 对联 | $82,286 | Duoyunxuan Auction (上海朵云轩拍卖) | Jun 2024 |
| 6 | 大唐三藏聖教序 | Ink on paper, framed | $77,078 | Sotheby's | Apr 2022 |
| 7 | 梁启超 1926年作 楷书七言联 立轴, 1926 | 楷书七言联 立轴 | $73,144 | Beijing Ginza Auction (北京银座拍卖) | Dec 2025 |
| 8 | 梁启超 1926年作 楷书七言联 立轴, 1926 | 楷书七言联 立轴 | $69,655 | Beijing Ginza Auction (北京银座拍卖) | Dec 2024 |
| 9 | CALLIGRAPHY IN XINGSHU | Ink on paper, framed | $67,702 | Sotheby's | Oct 2013 |
| 10 | Calligraphy Couplet in Xingshu | Ink on paper, pair of hanging scrolls | $64,924 | Sotheby's | Apr 2021 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 47 | $11,440 |
| Other | 42 | $5,227 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 32 | $5,932 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 15 | $5,550 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $2,229 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 247 results from 23 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Liang Qichao is a Chinese artist with 332 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $7,935. 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 Liang Qichao sold in 2025 for $45,513, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Liang Qichao work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Liang Qichao work worth?

Across 247 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Liang Qichao work is $7,935.

The median Liang Qichao work on paper sells for $10,746 across 112 lots.

The median Liang Qichao print sells for $3,940 across 2 lots.

Large (over 120 cm) Liang Qichao work on papers typically sell for $3,321–$37,844 (the middle half of 51 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Liang Qichao work on papers typically sell for $1,887–$21,840 (the middle half of 26 sold 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 | 3 | $3,940‡ | $5,697 | 66.7% | 2023-03-27 |
| Works on Paper | 119 | $10,746‡ | $536,635 | 94.1% | 2026-09-15 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 8 | $143,574‡ | $683,051 | — | 2024-06-30 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $2,040–$16,653‡ | $4,132‡ | $145,534 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 26 | $1,887–$21,840‡ | $7,068‡ | $56,664 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 51 | $3,321–$37,844‡ | $14,967‡ | $524,533‡ |

‡ 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 | 2015 | $536,635 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $524,533‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $5,697 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $2,182‡ |

‡ 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 Liang Qichao worth?

Across 247 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Liang Qichao work is $7,935. The median Liang Qichao work on paper sells for $10,746 across 112 lots. The median Liang Qichao print sells for $3,940 across 2 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Liang Qichao work on papers typically sell for $3,321–$37,844 (the middle half of 51 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Liang Qichao work on papers typically sell for $1,887–$21,840 (the middle half of 26 sold 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 Liang Qichao work on paper?

Based on 112 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Liang Qichao work on paper is $10,746. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Liang Qichao's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Liang Qichao work on paper is $536,635.

### What is the average price of a large Liang Qichao work on paper?

Based on 51 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Liang Qichao work on paper (large (over 120 cm)) is $14,967, 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 Liang Qichao work on paper?

Based on 26 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Liang Qichao work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $7,068, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Liang Qichao's auction record?

Liang Qichao's auction record is $683,051, set in 2023.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Liang Qichao auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/liang-qichao (updated 2026-11-02).

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.