> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/qi-liangchi · updated 2026-11-03

# Qi Liangchi (1921–2003)

## What is Qi Liangchi’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 210 auction results for Qi Liangchi at 16 houses since 2004. Over the last 24 months the median price was $798 including buyer’s premium (middle half $502–$1,833, n=36). The auction record is $26,257 for Duo Li Jing Xin (2013, Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Duo Li Jing Xin | 设色纸本 | $26,257 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jul 2013 |
| 2 | 万物皆春, 1999年作 | 设色纸本 | $16,112 | Beijing Rongbao Auction (北京荣宝拍卖) | Nov 2009 |
| 3 | 大吉利, 1987年作 | 设色纸本 | $13,709 | Beijing Rongbao Auction (北京荣宝拍卖) | Mar 2015 |
| 4 | Flower and Bird Four-Panel Screen | 设色纸本 | $12,942 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jan 2013 |
| 5 | Grape Dragonflies | 设色纸本 | $12,295 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Aug 2012 |
| 6 | 多寿, 1994年作 | 设色纸本 | $8,387 | Beijing Rongbao Auction (北京荣宝拍卖) | Mar 2015 |
| 7 | 佳偶图 | 设色纸本 (color on paper) | $7,204 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Aug 2025 |
| 8 | 寿桃 水族 （三件一组） | 水墨纸本、设色纸本 | $6,129 | China Guardian (中国嘉德) | Oct 2021 |
| 9 | 老圃秋菊, 1994 | 纸本 | $5,927 | China Guardian (中国嘉德) | Jun 2015 |
| 10 | Da Fugui | 设色纸本 | $5,772 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Oct 2011 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 36 | $2,227 |
| Other | 38 | $1,714 |
| Works on paper | 19 | $1,606 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 17 | $3,476 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 61 | $1,606 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $1,154 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 210 results from 16 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Qi Liangchi is a Chinese artist with 288 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $2,238. 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 Liangchi sold in 2025 for $2,600, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Qi Liangchi work worth?

Across 210 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Qi Liangchi work is $2,238.

The median Qi Liangchi painting sells for $1,614 across 52 lots.

The median Qi Liangchi work on paper sells for $2,016 across 44 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Qi Liangchi work on papers typically sell for $800–$2,353 (the middle half of 28 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Qi Liangchi paintings typically sell for $602–$2,449 (the middle half of 27 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 | 56 | $1,614‡ | $10,401‡ | 92.9% | 2026-09-13 |
| Works on Paper | 47 | $2,016‡ | $10,762‡ | 93.6% | 2026-02-12 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | — | — | — | 2008-09-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 9 | $15,587‡ | $32,157‡ | — | 2025-06-09 |

‡ 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) | 27 | $602–$2,449‡ | $1,492‡ | $5,927 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $1,116–$3,314 | $2,665 | $3,476 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 28 | $800–$2,353‡ | $1,597‡ | $6,129 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 14 | $3,111–$6,821‡ | $3,949‡ | $10,762‡ |

‡ 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 | 2018 | $10,762‡ |
| Paintings | 2020 | $10,401‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $10,069‡ |
| Paintings | 2015 | $5,927 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Qi Liangchi worth?

Across 210 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Qi Liangchi work is $2,238. The median Qi Liangchi painting sells for $1,614 across 52 lots. The median Qi Liangchi work on paper sells for $2,016 across 44 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Qi Liangchi work on papers typically sell for $800–$2,353 (the middle half of 28 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Qi Liangchi paintings typically sell for $602–$2,449 (the middle half of 27 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 Liangchi painting?

Based on 52 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Qi Liangchi painting is $1,614. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Qi Liangchi's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Qi Liangchi painting is $10,401. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a Qi Liangchi work on paper?

Based on 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Qi Liangchi work on paper is $2,016. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Qi Liangchi's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Qi Liangchi work on paper is $10,762. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a medium Qi Liangchi work on paper?

Based on 28 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Qi Liangchi work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,597, 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 Liangchi painting?

Based on 27 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Qi Liangchi painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,492, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Qi Liangchi's auction record?

Qi Liangchi's auction record is $32,157, set in 2011. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Qi Liangchi auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/qi-liangchi (updated 2026-11-03).

Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.