Du Qian (1763–1844)
What is Du Qian’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 205 auction results for Du Qian at 22 houses since 1995. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,780 including buyer’s premium (middle half $971–$5,122, n=18). The auction record is $194,597 for Lecture at Autumn Night (2024, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lecture at Autumn Night, 1838 | Ink on paper, handscroll | $194,597 | Sotheby's | Apr 2024 |
| 2 | ROCKY CLIFFS, 1830 | Ink and colour on paper, hanging scroll | $187,524 | Sotheby's | Oct 2011 |
| 3 | Scholar under a Pine, 1835 | Ink on silk, hanging scroll | $71,380 | Sotheby's | Apr 2021 |
| 4 | Scenery after Wen Zhengming, 1811 | Ink and colour on paper, folding fan | $70,269 | Sotheby's | Apr 2026 |
| 5 | Sceneries of the Mountain, 1764 | Ink | $68,006 | Christie's | Nov 2024 |
| 6 | Ru Guan Tu | 设色纸本 | $61,724 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2011 |
| 7 | Scholar under the Pine Tree, 1815 | Ink on paper, hanging scroll | $61,622 | Sotheby's | Apr 2024 |
| 8 | LANDSCAPE, 1841 | Ink and colour on paper, hanging scroll | $51,508 | Sotheby's | Apr 2010 |
| 9 | Retirement, 1763 | Ink | $42,099 | Christie's | Nov 2024 |
| 10 | Landscape after Ni Zan, 1820 | Ink and colour on paper, hanging scroll | $39,018 | Sotheby's | Oct 2020 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 32 | $14,132 |
| Other | 23 | $2,749 |
| Paintings | 8 | $1,005 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $7,239 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 25 | $6,787 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $3,559 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 205 results from 22 houses · How we compute these figures
Du Qian is a Chinese artist with 275 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $4,250. 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 Du Qian sold in 2026 for $5,181, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Du Qian on OpeningBid →What is a Du Qian work worth?
Across 205 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Du Qian work is $4,250.
The median Du Qian work on paper sells for $9,246 across 55 lots.
The median Du Qian painting sells for $1,300 across 32 lots.
The median Du Qian sculpture sells for $11,482 across 1 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Du Qian work on papers typically sell for $4,217–$32,012 (the middle half of 22 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 | 38 | $1,300†‡ | $131,408 | 84.2% | 2025-11-12 |
| Works on Paper | 62 | $9,246‡ | $351,727‡ | 88.7% | 2026-08-04 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $11,482 | $11,482 | — | 2009-12-20 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $194,597‡ | $351,727‡ | — | 2024-04-08 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $671–$1,811‡ | $924‡ | $7,447‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $799–$1,881‡ | $1,443‡ | $14,590‡ |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 18 | $4,288–$40,929‡ | $8,242‡ | $351,727‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 22 | $4,217–$32,012‡ | $8,002‡ | $71,380 |
‡ 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 | 2020 | $351,727‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $194,597 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $131,408 |
| Paintings | 2011 | $14,590‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2009 | $11,482 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Du Qian worth?
Across 205 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Du Qian work is $4,250. The median Du Qian work on paper sells for $9,246 across 55 lots. The median Du Qian painting sells for $1,300 across 32 lots. The median Du Qian sculpture sells for $11,482 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Du Qian work on papers typically sell for $4,217–$32,012 (the middle half of 22 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 Du Qian work on paper?
Based on 55 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Du Qian work on paper is $9,246. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Du Qian's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Du Qian work on paper is $351,727. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Du Qian painting?
Based on 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Du Qian painting is $1,300. 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 Du Qian's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Du Qian painting is $131,408.
What is the average price of a medium Du Qian work on paper?
Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Du Qian work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $8,002, 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 small Du Qian work on paper?
Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Du Qian work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $8,242, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Du Qian's auction record?
Du Qian's auction record is $351,727, set in 2020. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
See the full Du Qian record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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