Qi Baishi (1863–1957)
Qi Baishi is a Chinese artist with 1,373 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $56,141. 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 Qi Baishi sold in 2026 for $122,370, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 1,133 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Qi Baishi work is $56,141.
The median Qi Baishi work on paper sells for $72,372 across 830 lots.
The median Qi Baishi painting sells for $31,254 across 102 lots.
The median Qi Baishi print sells for $326 across 35 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Qi Baishi work on papers typically sell for $21,452–$119,452 (the middle half of 365 sold lots).
Large (over 120 cm) Qi Baishi work on papers typically sell for $25,826–$215,507 (the middle half of 144 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 | 49 | $326†‡ | $1,810‡ | 71.4% | 2026-09-01 |
| Paintings | 132 | $31,254†‡ | $2.1M | 77.3% | 2026-08-04 |
| Works on Paper | 940 | $72,372†‡ | $10M | 88.3% | 2026-10-28 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 383 | $194,790‡ | $10M | — | 2025-11-21 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Qi Baishi's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (49 lots) median $326 with 71.4% sell-through. Paintings (132 lots) median $31,254, record $2,106,592. A typical Qi Baishi painting sells for around 96× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 383 lots) the median is $194,790.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $220–$855†‡ | $419†‡ | $1,810‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $154–$308‡ | $218‡ | $924 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $2,320–$6,748†‡ | $3,784†‡ | $70,258 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 46 | $3,365–$41,482‡ | $17,401‡ | $194,790‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 15 | $28,786–$187,611†‡ | $104,206†‡ | $496,120‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 124 | $11,343–$56,778†‡ | $25,789†‡ | $2.3M |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 365 | $21,452–$119,452†‡ | $61,469†‡ | $1.5M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 144 | $25,826–$215,507†‡ | $96,188†‡ | $10M |
† 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 | 2022 | $10M |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $3.9M |
| Paintings | 2010 | $2.1M |
| Paintings | 2012 | $496,120‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $1,810‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $1,385 |
‡ 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 Qi Baishi worth?
Across 1,133 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Qi Baishi work is $56,141. The median Qi Baishi work on paper sells for $72,372 across 830 lots. The median Qi Baishi painting sells for $31,254 across 102 lots. The median Qi Baishi print sells for $326 across 35 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Qi Baishi work on papers typically sell for $21,452–$119,452 (the middle half of 365 sold lots). Large (over 120 cm) Qi Baishi work on papers typically sell for $25,826–$215,507 (the middle half of 144 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 Qi Baishi work on paper?
Based on 830 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Qi Baishi work on paper is $72,372. 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 Qi Baishi's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Qi Baishi work on paper is $10,019,039.
What is the average price of a Qi Baishi painting?
Based on 102 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Qi Baishi painting is $31,254. 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 Qi Baishi's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Qi Baishi painting is $2,106,592.
What is the average price of a Qi Baishi print?
Based on 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Qi Baishi print is $326. 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 Qi Baishi's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Qi Baishi print is $1,810. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium Qi Baishi work on paper?
Based on 365 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Qi Baishi work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $61,469, 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 large Qi Baishi work on paper?
Based on 144 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Qi Baishi work on paper (large (over 120 cm)) is $96,188, 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 Qi Baishi's auction record?
Qi Baishi's auction record is $10,019,039, set in 2022.
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