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

# Qi Liangyi (1923–1988)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 77 auction results for Qi Liangyi at 11 houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,492 including buyer’s premium (middle half $458–$4,088, n=15). The auction record is $26,159 for Peony (2014, Beijing Ginza Auction (北京银座拍卖)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Peony | Hanging scroll | $26,159 | Beijing Ginza Auction (北京银座拍卖) | Nov 2014 |
| 2 | 枇杷樱桃 | 设色纸本 | $12,404 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Apr 2012 |
| 3 | 菊石双雀, 1972 | 立轴 | $8,127 | Beijing Ginza Auction (北京银座拍卖) | Dec 2025 |
| 4 | 富贵图 | 设色纸本 | $7,926 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Mar 2006 |
| 5 | Butterfly and Peony, 1973 | Hanging scroll | $6,332 | Beijing Ginza Auction (北京银座拍卖) | Dec 2024 |
| 6 | Peach Branch and Bees | 设色纸本 | $5,627 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jul 2013 |
| 7 | 稻熟蟹肥 | 纸本 | $5,338 | China Guardian (中国嘉德) | Sep 2021 |
| 8 | 红楼梦断图, 1963 | 设色纸本 (color on paper) | $5,055 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Apr 2025 |
| 9 | 晓风凉露正开花 | 设色纸本 | $4,622 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jan 2013 |
| 10 | 红梅喜鹊, 1962 | 设色纸本 (color on paper) | $4,423 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Apr 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 19 | $3,310 |
| Works on paper | 11 | $2,382 |
| Paintings | 6 | $398 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $2,850 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 20 | $2,382 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 77 results from 11 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Qi Liangyi is a Chinese artist with 104 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $2,382. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Qi Liangyi sold in 2025 for $8,127, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Qi Liangyi work worth?

Across 77 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Qi Liangyi work is $2,382.

The median Qi Liangyi work on paper sells for $2,062 across 17 lots.

The median Qi Liangyi painting sells for $461 across 7 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 7 | $461‡ | $5,932‡ | — | 2026-04-27 |
| Works on Paper | 19 | $2,062‡ | $4,423 | 89.5% | 2026-02-09 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $13,213‡ | $26,159 | — | 2014-11-30 |

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

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $1,822–$2,838‡ | $2,332‡ | $4,265 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $1,375–$1,870‡ | $1,831‡ | $4,423 |

‡ 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 | 2015 | $5,932‡ |
| Paintings | 2025 | $5,055 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $4,423 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $4,265 |

‡ 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 Liangyi worth?

Across 77 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Qi Liangyi work is $2,382. The median Qi Liangyi work on paper sells for $2,062 across 17 lots. The median Qi Liangyi painting sells for $461 across 7 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Qi Liangyi work on paper is $2,062. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Qi Liangyi work on paper is $4,423.

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

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Qi Liangyi work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,332, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Qi Liangyi's auction record is $26,159, set in 2014.

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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 Liangyi auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/qi-liangyi (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.