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

# Lin Qianshi (1918–1990)

Lin Qianshi is a Chinese artist with 20 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $2,055. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Lin Qianshi sold in 2026 for $2,206, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Lin Qianshi work worth?

Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lin Qianshi work is $2,055.

The median Lin Qianshi work on paper sells for $617 across 2 lots.

The median Lin Qianshi print sells for $1,904 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 | 1 | $1,904 | $1,904 | — | 2024-06-11 |
| Paintings | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $617 | $972 | — | 2025-02-28 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 3 | — | — | — | 2007-07-21 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $1,904 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $972 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $262 |

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 Lin Qianshi worth?

Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lin Qianshi work is $2,055. The median Lin Qianshi work on paper sells for $617 across 2 lots. The median Lin Qianshi print sells for $1,904 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Lin Qianshi's auction record?

Lin Qianshi's auction record is $82,638, set in 2025.

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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, “Lin Qianshi auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/lin-qianshi (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.