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# Qian Juntao (1907–1998)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 75 auction results for Qian Juntao at 9 houses since 2004. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,313 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,188–$1,641, n=13). The auction record is $120,417 for FLOWERS AND FRUITS (2004, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FLOWERS AND FRUITS, 1989 | Ink and colour on paper | $120,417 | Christie's | Oct 2004 |
| 2 | 钱君匋刻寿山石章三方, 1968年作 | Shoushan stone | $11,241 | Xiling Yinshe Auction (西泠印社拍卖) | Jul 2013 |
| 3 | Double Gourds, 1907 | Ink | $6,875 | Christie's | Mar 2017 |
| 4 | 钱君匋刻寿山芙蓉石闲章 | Shoushan Ross quartz stone | $4,517 | Xiling Yinshe Auction (西泠印社拍卖) | Jul 2012 |
| 5 | 钱君匋刻古兽钮青田石吴青霞自用闲章 | Qingtianshan stone | $4,103 | Xiling Yinshe Auction (西泠印社拍卖) | Dec 2025 |
| 6 | 钱君匋刻青田石胡倬云自用对章 | Qingtian stone | $4,011 | Xiling Yinshe Auction (西泠印社拍卖) | Jul 2025 |
| 7 | Seal for Ma Guoquan, 1964 | Seal | $3,967 | China Sungari International Auction (中贸圣佳国际拍卖) | Jun 2024 |
| 8 | Chun Man Ren Jian | 笔墨纸砚 | $3,178 | China Guardian (中国嘉德) | May 2025 |
| 9 | Five-character Calligraphic Couplet in Cursive Script, 1907 | A pair of hanging scrolls, ink on paper | $1,935 | Christie's | Mar 2007 |
| 10 | 钱君匋刻寿山、青田石王应明自用印三方, 1974年作 | Shoushan and Qingtian stone seals | $1,808 | Xiling Yinshe Auction (西泠印社拍卖) | May 2018 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 16 | $1,641 |
| Works on paper | 9 | $1,592 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $3,178 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 8 | $1,561 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $1,313 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 75 results from 9 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Qian Juntao is a Chinese artist with 98 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $1,606. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Qian Juntao sold in 2025 for $1,641, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Qian Juntao work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

- [Qian Juntao on OpeningBid](https://www.openingbid.art/artist/qian-juntao?ref=kg:qian-juntao) — follow free in the OpeningBid app for sale alerts.

## What is a Qian Juntao work worth?

Across 75 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Qian Juntao work is $1,606.

The median Qian Juntao work on paper sells for $1,561 across 13 lots.

The median Qian Juntao painting sells for $1,176 across 3 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 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 3 | $1,176‡ | $1,176‡ | — | 2014-12-01 |
| Works on Paper | 14 | $1,561‡ | $120,417 | 92.9% | 2026-07-20 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | — | — | — | 2013-12-16 |

‡ 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 | $1,091–$1,699 | $1,561 | $6,875 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2004 | $120,417 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $6,875 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $1,176‡ |

‡ 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 Juntao worth?

Across 75 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Qian Juntao work is $1,606. The median Qian Juntao work on paper sells for $1,561 across 13 lots. The median Qian Juntao painting sells for $1,176 across 3 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Qian Juntao work on paper is $1,561. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Qian Juntao work on paper is $120,417.

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

Qian Juntao's auction record is $120,417, set in 2004.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Qian Juntao auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/qian-juntao (updated 2026-11-02).

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.