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# Qian Qianyi (1582–1664)

Qian Qianyi is a Chinese artist with 32 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $3,611. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Qian Qianyi sold in 2024 for $61,771, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Qian Qianyi work worth?

Across 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Qian Qianyi work is $3,611.

The median Qian Qianyi work on paper sells for $55,277 across 4 lots.

The median Qian Qianyi painting sells for $3,150 across 1 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 | — | — | — | 2005-07-10 |
| Paintings | 1 | $3,150‡ | $3,150‡ | — | 2022-10-22 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $55,277‡ | $61,771 | — | 2024-10-16 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $61,771 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $55,277 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $3,150‡ |

‡ 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 Qianyi worth?

Across 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Qian Qianyi work is $3,611. The median Qian Qianyi work on paper sells for $55,277 across 4 lots. The median Qian Qianyi painting sells for $3,150 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Qian Qianyi's auction record is $61,771, set in 2024.

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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 Qianyi auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/qian-qianyi (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.