Liu Qinghe (b. 1961)
What is Liu Qinghe’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 62 auction results for Liu Qinghe at 9 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,037 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,702–$2,419, n=6). The auction record is $236,000 for Weekend (2015, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Weekend | Ink and colour on paper | $236,000 | Sotheby's | Jun 2015 |
| 2 | 憩 镜心 | 设色纸本 | $56,265 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2013 |
| 3 | 暗流, 2012 | — | $40,954 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Oct 2013 |
| 4 | Late Autumn, 2006 | Ink painting | $20,101 | Chiswick Auctions | Sep 2020 |
| 5 | Shuangmei Tu Gongshan, 2014年作 | 设色绢本 | $18,378 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Feb 2015 |
| 6 | 河边少女 | 设色纸本 | $11,479 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2010 |
| 7 | 静听 镜心 | 设色纸本 | $11,309 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Apr 2012 |
| 8 | 嬉戏图, 2014年作 | 设色绢本 | $10,833 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Sep 2015 |
| 9 | 都市少女 宫扇, 2014年作 | 设色绢本 | $10,833 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Sep 2015 |
| 10 | 清凉夏日 镜心 | 设色纸本 | $10,620 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Nov 2007 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 13 | $2,488 |
| Works on paper | 5 | $2,037 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 7 | $2,546 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $1,659 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 62 results from 9 houses · How we compute these figures
Liu Qinghe is a Chinese artist with 84 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $7,515. 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 Qinghe is recorded as sold in 2024 for $7,912; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Liu Qinghe on OpeningBid →What is a Liu Qinghe work worth?
Across 62 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Liu Qinghe work is $7,515.
The median Liu Qinghe painting sells for $3,429 across 41 lots.
The median Liu Qinghe work on paper sells for $2,291 across 6 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Liu Qinghe paintings typically sell for $1,656–$2,115 (the middle half of 20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 41 | $3,429†‡ | $114,943‡ | — | 2025-06-07 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $2,291‡ | $236,000 | — | 2026-07-17 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $114,943‡ | $236,000 | — | 2015-06-02 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $1,656–$2,115†‡ | $1,659†‡ | $10,833 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 16 | $3,619–$29,128‡ | $11,049‡ | $114,943‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 | $236,000 |
| Paintings | 2014 | $114,943‡ |
| Paintings | 2011 | $82,070‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $4,222‡ |
‡ 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 Qinghe worth?
Across 62 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Liu Qinghe work is $7,515. The median Liu Qinghe painting sells for $3,429 across 41 lots. The median Liu Qinghe work on paper sells for $2,291 across 6 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Liu Qinghe paintings typically sell for $1,656–$2,115 (the middle half of 20 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 Liu Qinghe painting?
Based on 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Liu Qinghe painting is $3,429. 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 Qinghe's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Liu Qinghe painting is $114,943. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a small Liu Qinghe painting?
Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Liu Qinghe painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,659, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 medium Liu Qinghe painting?
Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Liu Qinghe painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $11,049, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Liu Qinghe's auction record?
Liu Qinghe's auction record is $236,000, set in 2015.
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