Liu Qi (b. 1979)
Liu Qi is a Chinese artist with 30 auction lots recorded since 2011, median price $9,555. 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 Liu Qi sold in 2022 for $9,555, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Liu Qi on OpeningBid →What is a Liu Qi work worth?
Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Liu Qi work is $9,555.
The median Liu Qi painting sells for $26,637 across 6 lots.
The median Liu Qi work on paper sells for $1,741 across 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 8 | $26,637‡ | $44,329‡ | 75% | 2026-07-20 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $1,741‡ | $9,555 | — | 2024-12-08 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | — | — | — | 2016-12-16 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $19,041–$37,446‡ | $27,508‡ | $44,329‡ |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2015 | $44,329‡ |
| Paintings | 2014 | $37,446‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $9,555 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $1,900 |
‡ 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 Liu Qi worth?
Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Liu Qi work is $9,555. The median Liu Qi painting sells for $26,637 across 6 lots. The median Liu Qi work on paper sells for $1,741 across 4 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 Liu Qi's auction record?
Liu Qi's auction record is $88,988, set in 2014. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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