Qi Baishi (1864–1957)
What is Qi Baishi’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 4,976 auction results for Qi Baishi at 76 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $8,165 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,900–$33,963, n=425). The auction record is $28,403,260 for 咫尺天涯—辛未山水册 (2016, Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 咫尺天涯—辛未山水册, 1931年作 | 设色纸本 | $28,403,260 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2016 |
| 2 | 可惜无声·花鸟工虫册, 1942年作 | 设色纸本 | $13,938,295 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Nov 2009 |
| 3 | Flowers, Birds and Stones, 1924年作 | 设色纸本 | $6,603,568 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2017 |
| 4 | Cliffs and Misty Waves | Ink and color on paper | $5,001,634 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Oct 2020 |
| 5 | Flowers, Objects, and Fruits Album (29 leaves) | 设色/水墨纸本 | $4,920,791 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2010 |
| 6 | Song Ying Tu, 1952年作 | 设色纸本 | $4,287,471 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2010 |
| 7 | Album of Grasses and flowers | Ink and color on paper | $4,105,819 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Oct 2020 |
| 8 | 松柏独立图 | Ink on paper | $4,080,990 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2021 |
| 9 | Four-panel figure screens, 1934年作 | 设色纸本 | $3,507,961 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2012 |
| 10 | GRASS AND INSECT | Ink and colour on paper | $3,194,787 | Christie's | Oct 2004 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 347 | $59,645 |
| Other | 716 | $31,875 |
| Paintings | 243 | $21,130 |
| Prints | 5 | $4,749 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 199 | $119,442 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 537 | $57,514 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 255 | $15,269 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 4,976 results from 76 houses · How we compute these figures
Qi Baishi is a Chinese artist with 6,434 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $67,352. 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 is recorded as sold in 2026 for $146,500; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 4,963 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Qi Baishi work is $67,352.
The median Qi Baishi work on paper sells for $97,392 across 1,004 lots.
The median Qi Baishi painting sells for $74,472 across 846 lots.
The median Qi Baishi print sells for $547 across 118 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Qi Baishi work on papers typically sell for $31,484–$204,050 (the middle half of 517 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Qi Baishi paintings typically sell for $26,413–$294,734 (the middle half of 451 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 | 151 | $547†‡ | $852,741‡ | 78.1% | 2026-09-10 |
| Paintings | 892 | $74,472†‡ | $5M‡ | 94.8% | 2026-09-18 |
| Works on Paper | 1,076 | $97,392†‡ | $5M | 93.3% | 2026-09-18 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 81 | $15,533†‡ | $245,364 | 96.3% | 2025-12-07 |
| Photography | 7 | $4,815‡ | $26,901 | — | 2025-12-18 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 1,471 | $277,967†‡ | $143M‡ | — | 2026-09-11 |
† 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 (151 lots) median $547 with 78.1% sell-through. Paintings (892 lots) median $74,472, record $5,016,643. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Qi Baishi painting sells for around 136× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 1,471 lots) the median is $277,967.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 39 | $160–$1,144†‡ | $624†‡ | $6,476 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 15 | $106–$547†‡ | $177†‡ | $48,703† |
† 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) | 161 | $4,112–$70,490†‡ | $26,373†‡ | $5M‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 451 | $26,413–$294,734†‡ | $106,754†‡ | $1.8M‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 93 | $48,401–$556,498†‡ | $262,442†‡ | $4.3M |
† 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) | 95 | $10,738–$182,955†‡ | $45,486†‡ | $4.1M |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 517 | $31,484–$204,050†‡ | $93,050†‡ | $2.4M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 230 | $51,278–$423,291†‡ | $151,737†‡ | $5M |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2023 | $5M‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $5M |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $4.9M |
| Paintings | 2010 | $4.3M |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $852,741‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $245,364 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $83,160 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $82,512 |
‡ 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 4,963 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Qi Baishi work is $67,352. The median Qi Baishi work on paper sells for $97,392 across 1,004 lots. The median Qi Baishi painting sells for $74,472 across 846 lots. The median Qi Baishi print sells for $547 across 118 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Qi Baishi work on papers typically sell for $31,484–$204,050 (the middle half of 517 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Qi Baishi paintings typically sell for $26,413–$294,734 (the middle half of 451 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 1,004 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Qi Baishi work on paper is $97,392. 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 $5,001,634.
What is the average price of a Qi Baishi painting?
Based on 846 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Qi Baishi painting is $74,472. 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 $5,016,643. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Qi Baishi print?
Based on 118 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Qi Baishi print is $547. 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 $852,741. 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 517 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Qi Baishi work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $93,050, 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 Qi Baishi painting?
Based on 451 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Qi Baishi painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $106,754, 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 $143,143,408, set in 2017. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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