Qi Kun (1894–1944)
What is Qi Kun’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 212 auction results for Qi Kun at 20 houses since 1995. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,139 including buyer’s premium (middle half $965–$3,898, n=24). The auction record is $128,943 for Landscapes (2014, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Landscapes | Ink and colour on paper; ink on paper, album of twelve pairs of leaves | $128,943 | Sotheby's | Apr 2014 |
| 2 | APPRECIATING THE WATERFALL, 1935 | Ink on paper, framed | $72,538 | Sotheby's | Oct 2013 |
| 3 | LADY AFTER TANG YIN | Ink on paper | $52,028 | Christie's | Apr 1999 |
| 4 | 霜林诗思图 | Hanging scroll | $47,645 | China Sungari International Auction (中贸圣佳国际拍卖) | Dec 2005 |
| 5 | Landscapes in Four Seasons; Poetry in Xingshu | Ink and colour on paper; ink on gold-flecked paper, sixteen leaves, framed, set of four | $42,488 | Sotheby's | Apr 2026 |
| 6 | AUTUMN LANDSCAPE, 1933 | Ink and colour on paper, handscroll | $41,795 | Sotheby's | Apr 2011 |
| 7 | EIGHT SCENERIES OF XIAOXIANG, 1935 | Ink on paper; ink and colour on paper, folding fan | $38,687 | Sotheby's | Oct 2013 |
| 8 | Studio Amid Verdant Mountains, 1944 | Ink and colour on paper, hanging scroll | $35,459 | Sotheby's | Apr 2014 |
| 9 | Appreciating Verdant Mountains, 1943 | Ink and colour on paper, framed | $26,220 | Sotheby's | Oct 2024 |
| 10 | Recluse in the Mountains, 1926 | Ink and colour on paper, hanging scroll | $25,951 | Sotheby's | Oct 2023 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 37 | $9,527 |
| Paintings | 13 | $3,312 |
| Other | 23 | $2,401 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $4,754 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 39 | $3,176 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 212 results from 20 houses · How we compute these figures
Qi Kun is a Chinese artist with 261 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $4,015. 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 Kun sold in 2026 for $42,488, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 212 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Qi Kun work is $4,015.
The median Qi Kun work on paper sells for $6,685 across 56 lots.
The median Qi Kun painting sells for $3,312 across 31 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Qi Kun work on papers typically sell for $1,184–$6,724 (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 | 34 | $3,312‡ | $42,488 | 91.2% | 2026-07-19 |
| Works on Paper | 62 | $6,685‡ | $128,943 | 90.3% | 2026-07-20 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $52,028‡ | $128,943 | — | 2026-04-10 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $1,597–$6,519‡ | $3,312‡ | $23,492 |
‡ 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) | 10 | $2,494–$7,371‡ | $4,395‡ | $21,053 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 20 | $1,184–$6,724‡ | $3,477‡ | $52,028 |
‡ 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 | 2014 | $128,943 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $72,538 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $42,488 |
| Paintings | 2015 | $27,825‡ |
‡ 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 Kun worth?
Across 212 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Qi Kun work is $4,015. The median Qi Kun work on paper sells for $6,685 across 56 lots. The median Qi Kun painting sells for $3,312 across 31 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Qi Kun work on papers typically sell for $1,184–$6,724 (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 Qi Kun work on paper?
Based on 56 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Qi Kun work on paper is $6,685. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Qi Kun's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Qi Kun work on paper is $128,943.
What is the average price of a Qi Kun painting?
Based on 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Qi Kun painting is $3,312. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Qi Kun's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Qi Kun painting is $42,488.
What is the average price of a medium Qi Kun work on paper?
Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Qi Kun work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,477, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a medium Qi Kun painting?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Qi Kun painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,312, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Qi Kun's auction record?
Qi Kun's auction record is $128,943, set in 2014.
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