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# Qian Huafo (1884–1964)

Qian Huafo is a Chinese artist with 169 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $9,694. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Qian Huafo is recorded as sold in 2021 for $10,830; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Qian Huafo work worth?

Across 140 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Qian Huafo work is $9,694.

The median Qian Huafo work on paper sells for $4,537 across 14 lots.

The median Qian Huafo painting sells for $10,830 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | — | — | — | 2014-09-17 |
| Paintings | 8 | $10,830‡ | $27,510 | 87.5% | 2021-11-05 |
| Works on Paper | 14 | $4,537‡ | $14,507 | — | 2026-09-14 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $33,116‡ | $40,673 | — | 2014-06-04 |

‡ 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) | 9 | $3,075–$6,773‡ | $5,191‡ | $7,786‡ |

‡ 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 | 2006 | $27,510 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $14,507 |
| Paintings | 2014 | $11,123‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $7,786‡ |

‡ 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 Huafo worth?

Across 140 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Qian Huafo work is $9,694. The median Qian Huafo work on paper sells for $4,537 across 14 lots. The median Qian Huafo painting sells for $10,830 across 7 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Qian Huafo work on paper is $4,537. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Qian Huafo work on paper is $14,507.

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

Qian Huafo's auction record is $40,673, set in 2013.

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