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

# Liang Shiqiu (1903–1987)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 42 auction results for Liang Shiqiu at 13 houses since 2004. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,461 including buyer’s premium (middle half $795–$3,594, n=9). The auction record is $39,622 for 梁实秋致韩菁清情书、家书16页并一信封 (2021, 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 | 梁实秋致韩菁清情书、家书16页并一信封 | 16 pages of love letters and family letters from Liang Shiqiu to Han Jingqing, including one envelope | $39,622 | Guangzhou Huayi International Auction (Holly's) | Jun 2021 |
| 2 | Manuscript to Han Jingqing regarding 'Qingqiu Fukan' | Manuscript | $37,821 | Guangzhou Huayi International Auction (Holly's) | Jun 2021 |
| 3 | Poem in Running Script, 1981 | Ink on paper | $31,250 | Bonhams | Sep 2015 |
| 4 | Poem from Liang Shiqiu to Jiang Biwei | 水墨纸本 | $16,899 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2017 |
| 5 | WHITE GIBBON PLAYING ON THE TREE | Ink and color on paper | $9,195 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Apr 2024 |
| 6 | Poem by Su Shi, 1903 | Hanging scroll, ink on paper | $8,105 | Christie's | Jul 2010 |
| 7 | “六三年”致韩菁清家书八通, 1974 | 家书 (letters) | $5,742 | Guangzhou Huayi International Auction (Holly's) | Dec 2025 |
| 8 | 梁实秋图文稿2页 | Manuscript/drawings | $5,403 | Guangzhou Huayi International Auction (Holly's) | Jun 2021 |
| 9 | SEVEN-CHARACTER CALLIGRAPHIC COUPLET IN RUNNING SCRIPT | Ink on paper | $5,364 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Apr 2024 |
| 10 | Four love poems in manuscript | Manuscript | $3,773 | Guangzhou Huayi International Auction (Holly's) | Dec 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 7 | $5,364 |
| Other | 13 | $2,461 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 7 | $3,594 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 42 results from 13 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Liang Shiqiu is a Chinese artist with 52 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $2,543. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Liang Shiqiu sold in 2026 for $3,594, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Liang Shiqiu work worth?

Across 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Liang Shiqiu work is $2,543.

The median Liang Shiqiu work on paper sells for $5,364 across 11 lots.

The median Liang Shiqiu painting sells for $1,920 across 4 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 | 4 | $1,920‡ | $9,195 | — | 2024-11-29 |
| Works on Paper | 13 | $5,364‡ | $31,250 | 84.6% | 2026-04-28 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $1,528–$13,743‡ | $5,849‡ | $31,250 |

‡ 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 | $31,250 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $25,439‡ |
| Paintings | 2024 | $9,195 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $3,045 |

‡ 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 Shiqiu worth?

Across 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Liang Shiqiu work is $2,543. The median Liang Shiqiu work on paper sells for $5,364 across 11 lots. The median Liang Shiqiu painting sells for $1,920 across 4 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Liang Shiqiu work on paper is $5,364. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Liang Shiqiu work on paper is $31,250.

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

Liang Shiqiu's auction record is $39,622, set in 2021.

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

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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.