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

# Qian Dian (1744–1806)

## What is Qian Dian’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 48 auction results for Qian Dian at 11 houses since 2004. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,617 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,259–$9,075, n=8). The auction record is $27,400 for Calligraphy Couplet in Zhuanshu (2014, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Calligraphy Couplet in Zhuanshu | Ink on paper, pair of hanging scrolls | $27,400 | Sotheby's | Apr 2014 |
| 2 | CALLIGRAPHY COUPLET IN ZHUANSHU, 1784 | Ink on paper, framed | $25,720 | Sotheby's | Apr 2011 |
| 3 | 篆书八言联 | Hanging scroll | $25,609 | Beijing Ginza Auction (北京银座拍卖) | Jun 2025 |
| 4 | 篆书十二言联, 1801年作 | 水墨纸本 | $21,251 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Apr 2011 |
| 5 | 篆书九言联 | Hanging scroll | $19,149 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Apr 2016 |
| 6 | Tile-form Duan inkstone inscribed by Qian Dian, Qing dynasty | Duan inkstone | $17,333 | Xiling Yinshe Auction (西泠印社拍卖) | Dec 2024 |
| 7 | Calligraphy Couplet in Zhuanshu, 1803 | Ink on paper, pair of hanging scrolls | $13,706 | Sotheby's | Apr 2015 |
| 8 | Calligraphy Couplet in Zhuanshu, 1805 | Ink on gold-flecked paper, pair of hanging scrolls | $11,352 | Sotheby's | Apr 2024 |
| 9 | COUPLET IN SEAL SCRIPT | Ink on paper, pair of hanging scrolls | $10,625 | Sotheby's | Sep 2013 |
| 10 | 钱坫 篆书 （四幅） 屏轴 | 篆书 （四幅） 屏轴 (Seal script, four scrolls/panels) | $6,323 | Duoyunxuan Auction (上海朵云轩拍卖) | Dec 2024 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 8 | $11,828 |
| Works on paper | 9 | $10,625 |


Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 48 results from 11 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Qian Dian is a Chinese artist with 57 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $6,191. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Qian Dian sold in 2025 for $25,609, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Qian Dian work worth?

Across 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Qian Dian work is $6,191.

The median Qian Dian work on paper sells for $5,299 across 21 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 23 | $5,299‡ | $27,400 | 91.3% | 2025-10-28 |

‡ 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) | 8 | $2,401–$4,854‡ | $3,572‡ | $8,980‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $3,421–$12,489‡ | $6,478‡ | $21,250 |

‡ 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 | $27,400 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $25,720 |

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 Dian worth?

Across 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Qian Dian work is $6,191. The median Qian Dian work on paper sells for $5,299 across 21 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Qian Dian work on paper is $5,299. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Qian Dian work on paper is $27,400.

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

Qian Dian's auction record is $27,400, set in 2014.

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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 Dian auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/qian-dian (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.