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# Qi Zhijia (1594–1683)

Qi Zhijia is a Chinese artist with 50 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $13,542. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Qi Zhijia sold in 2023 for $42,064, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Qi Zhijia work worth?

Across 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Qi Zhijia work is $13,542.

The median Qi Zhijia work on paper sells for $9,808 across 20 lots.

The median Qi Zhijia painting sells for $5,866 across 3 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 | 3 | $5,866 | $97,526 | — | 2022-10-12 |
| Works on Paper | 24 | $9,808‡ | $834,666 | 83.3% | 2023-07-05 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $482,299‡ | $834,666 | — | 2022-10-09 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 11 | $5,237–$31,840‡ | $16,560‡ | $834,666 |

‡ 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 | $834,666 |
| Paintings | 2013 | $97,526 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $97,432‡ |
| Paintings | 2013 | $5,866 |

‡ 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 Zhijia worth?

Across 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Qi Zhijia work is $13,542. The median Qi Zhijia work on paper sells for $9,808 across 20 lots. The median Qi Zhijia painting sells for $5,866 across 3 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Qi Zhijia work on paper is $9,808. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Qi Zhijia work on paper is $834,666.

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

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Qi Zhijia work on paper (large (over 120 cm)) is $16,560, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Qi Zhijia's auction record is $834,666, set in 2022.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Qi Zhijia auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/qi-zhijia-2 (updated 2026-11-01).

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.