Qian Hui'an (1833–1911)
What is Qian Hui'an’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 274 auction results for Qian Hui'an at 24 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,629 including buyer’s premium (middle half $919–$2,375, n=13). The auction record is $53,872 for BUDDHIST FIGURES (2001, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BUDDHIST FIGURES, 1909 | Ink and colour on paper | $53,872 | Christie's | Apr 2001 |
| 2 | 经营百万, 1902 | 设色纸本 | $21,849 | China Guardian (中国嘉德) | Mar 2019 |
| 3 | 人物故事 | 设色绢本 (color on silk) | $15,187 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jul 2023 |
| 4 | 仿诸家人物册 镜片 | Album leaf | $12,886 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Apr 2014 |
| 5 | Album of Figure Story | Ink and color on paper | $12,798 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2025 |
| 6 | Zhong Kui, 1878年作 | 水墨纸本 | $11,294 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | May 2008 |
| 7 | Zhong Kui Carrying Child on Back, 1892 | Cinnabar on paper | $9,730 | Sotheby's | Apr 2024 |
| 8 | Zhong Kui, 1888 | 设色纸本 | $9,639 | China Guardian (中国嘉德) | Mar 2019 |
| 9 | Figures, Tongzhi 12 | Ink and color on paper | $8,733 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | May 2024 |
| 10 | Two Fairies, 1833 | Burlap | $5,574 | Christie's | May 2019 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 25 | $2,375 |
| Paintings | 16 | $2,024 |
| Works on paper | 12 | $1,675 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 13 | $5,160 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $2,462 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 13 | $1,694 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 274 results from 24 houses · How we compute these figures
Qian Hui'an is a Chinese artist with 394 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $2,125. 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 Qian Hui'an sold in 2026 for $2,355, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 274 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Qian Hui'an work is $2,125.
The median Qian Hui'an painting sells for $1,137 across 34 lots.
The median Qian Hui'an work on paper sells for $2,804 across 22 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 | 39 | $1,137†‡ | $9,730 | 87.2% | 2026-06-09 |
| Works on Paper | 36 | $2,804‡ | $53,872 | 61.1% | 2026-06-16 |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | — | 2014-10-16 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $29,686‡ | $53,872 | — | 2019-08-24 |
† 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) | 5 | $919–$4,815‡ | $3,709‡ | $4,923 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $734–$1,677†‡ | $1,095†‡ | $3,648 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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) | 5 | $1,226–$2,805 | $2,125 | $12,798 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $948–$3,548 | $3,223 | $53,872 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $1,942–$6,946‡ | $2,803‡ | $11,294 |
‡ 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 | 2001 | $53,872 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $12,798 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $9,730 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $4,923 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Qian Hui'an worth?
Across 274 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Qian Hui'an work is $2,125. The median Qian Hui'an painting sells for $1,137 across 34 lots. The median Qian Hui'an work on paper sells for $2,804 across 22 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 Qian Hui'an painting?
Based on 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Qian Hui'an painting is $1,137. 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 Qian Hui'an's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Qian Hui'an painting is $9,730.
What is the average price of a Qian Hui'an work on paper?
Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Qian Hui'an work on paper is $2,804. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Qian Hui'an's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Qian Hui'an work on paper is $53,872.
What is the average price of a medium Qian Hui'an painting?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Qian Hui'an painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,095, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Qian Hui'an's auction record?
Qian Hui'an's auction record is $53,872, set in 2001.
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