Qian Shou-tie (1896–1967)
What is Qian Shou-tie’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 355 auction results for Qian Shou-tie at 19 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,122 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,264–$5,274, n=35). The auction record is $76,476 for Pavilion in the Hill (2005, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pavilion in the Hill, 1923 | Ink and colour on paper | $76,476 | Christie's | May 2005 |
| 2 | “了余斋”寿山田黄石印章 | Tianhuang stone seal | $70,204 | China Guardian (中国嘉德) | Nov 2025 |
| 3 | Collection of Seals Showing The Evolution of Chinese Characters, 1937 | Ink on paper, handscroll | $61,252 | Sotheby's | Oct 2014 |
| 4 | Huangshan Yi You | Hanging scroll | $31,061 | Duoyunxuan Auction (上海朵云轩拍卖) | Dec 2008 |
| 5 | 钱瘦铁刻两面印 | Two-side seal | $27,099 | Xiling Yinshe Auction (西泠印社拍卖) | Jul 2012 |
| 6 | Mount Huang, 1896 | Ink | $25,788 | Christie's | Nov 2016 |
| 7 | Landscapes of Mount Huang | Ink and colour on paper, album of eight leaves | $20,962 | Sotheby's | Apr 2015 |
| 8 | WINTER SCENERY, 1943 | Ink and colour on paper, hanging scroll | $20,925 | Sotheby's | Apr 2010 |
| 9 | 观苍松 | 水墨纸本 | $20,600 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2006 |
| 10 | A GROUP OF FIVE INSCRIBED SOAPSTONE SEALS | Broccatello | $17,649 | Christie's | May 2017 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 23 | $7,372 |
| Other | 56 | $3,935 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 12 | $9,397 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 28 | $4,636 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 19 | $3,914 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 355 results from 19 houses · How we compute these figures
Qian Shou-tie is a Chinese artist with 430 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $4,433. 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 Shou-tie sold in 2026 for $6,153, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 355 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Qian Shou-tie work is $4,433.
The median Qian Shou-tie work on paper sells for $6,202 across 49 lots.
The median Qian Shou-tie painting sells for $2,959 across 28 lots.
The median Qian Shou-tie photograph sells for $4,974 across 2 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Qian Shou-tie work on papers typically sell for $1,870–$13,070 (the middle half of 20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $3,955 | $3,955 | — | 2023-07-01 |
| Paintings | 36 | $2,959‡ | $92,286‡ | 77.8% | 2024-10-04 |
| Works on Paper | 58 | $6,202‡ | $76,476 | 84.5% | 2026-08-04 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 6 | — | — | — | 2018-12-16 |
| Photography | 2 | $4,974† | $4,974† | — | 2020-01-05 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $61,252‡ | $92,286‡ | — | 2025-11-09 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Qian Shou-tie's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $3,955. Paintings (36 lots) median $2,959, record $92,286. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 7 lots) the median is $61,252.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $521–$4,169‡ | $2,003‡ | $5,816‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $328–$5,494‡ | $2,959‡ | $92,286‡ |
‡ 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) | 8 | $2,901–$5,214‡ | $4,011‡ | $12,836 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 20 | $1,870–$13,070‡ | $5,372‡ | $25,788 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $5,612–$13,022‡ | $10,830‡ | $76,476 |
‡ 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 | 2012 | $92,286‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $76,476 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $61,252 |
| Paintings | 2012 | $15,397‡ |
| Photography | 2020 | $4,974† |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $3,955 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 Qian Shou-tie worth?
Across 355 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Qian Shou-tie work is $4,433. The median Qian Shou-tie work on paper sells for $6,202 across 49 lots. The median Qian Shou-tie painting sells for $2,959 across 28 lots. The median Qian Shou-tie photograph sells for $4,974 across 2 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Qian Shou-tie work on papers typically sell for $1,870–$13,070 (the middle half of 20 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 Qian Shou-tie work on paper?
Based on 49 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Qian Shou-tie work on paper is $6,202. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Qian Shou-tie's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Qian Shou-tie work on paper is $76,476.
What is the average price of a Qian Shou-tie painting?
Based on 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Qian Shou-tie painting is $2,959. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Qian Shou-tie's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Qian Shou-tie painting is $92,286. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium Qian Shou-tie work on paper?
Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Qian Shou-tie work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $5,372, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Qian Shou-tie's auction record?
Qian Shou-tie's auction record is $92,286, set in 2012. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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