> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/qian-dajun · updated 2026-11-01

# Qian Dajun (1893–1982)

Qian Dajun is a Chinese artist with 43 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $1,072. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Qian Dajun is recorded as sold in 2021 for $1,102; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Qian Dajun work worth?

Across 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Qian Dajun work is $1,072.

The median Qian Dajun work on paper sells for $1,808 across 11 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 | 1 | — | — | — | 2022-05-28 |
| Works on Paper | 11 | $1,808‡ | $4,793 | — | 2021-12-04 |

‡ 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) | 6 | $1,079–$2,131‡ | $1,478‡ | $4,793 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $1,159–$2,782‡ | $1,808‡ | $2,993‡ |

‡ 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 | $4,793 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $2,993‡ |

‡ 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 Qian Dajun worth?

Across 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Qian Dajun work is $1,072. The median Qian Dajun work on paper sells for $1,808 across 11 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Qian Dajun work on paper?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Qian Dajun work on paper is $1,808. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Qian Dajun's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Qian Dajun work on paper is $4,793.

### What is Qian Dajun's auction record?

Qian Dajun's auction record is $6,924, set in 2016. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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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, “Qian Dajun auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/qian-dajun (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.