Qian Song (1818–1860)
What is Qian Song’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 84 auction results for Qian Song at 9 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $49,233 including buyer’s premium (middle half $32,088–$114,877, n=13). The auction record is $577,575 for 清·钱松刻山水薄意寿山石朱继潮自用对章 (2025, Xiling Yinshe Auction (西泠印社拍卖)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 清·钱松刻山水薄意寿山石朱继潮自用对章, Qing dynasty | Lightly carved Shoushan stone | $577,575 | Xiling Yinshe Auction (西泠印社拍卖) | Jul 2025 |
| 2 | 清·钱松刻昌化石王金铦自用印章, 1854年作 | Qing tian stone seal | $160,437 | Xiling Yinshe Auction (西泠印社拍卖) | Jul 2025 |
| 3 | 清·钱松刻青田石闲章, 1849年作 | Qingtián stone seal | $118,182 | Xiling Yinshe Auction (西泠印社拍卖) | Dec 2024 |
| 4 | 清·钱松刻昌化石汪范自用对章, 1854年作 | Changhua stone | $114,877 | Xiling Yinshe Auction (西泠印社拍卖) | Dec 2025 |
| 5 | Qingtianshi Min Zhao ziyong yin, Qing dynasty | Qingtian stone seal | $110,962 | Xiling Yinshe Auction (西泠印社拍卖) | Jul 2024 |
| 6 | Qingtianshi seal engraved by Qian Song for Yang Yanan's private use, Qing dynasty | Qingtian stone | $110,962 | Xiling Yinshe Auction (西泠印社拍卖) | Jul 2024 |
| 7 | Min Zhao Zhi Yin | Qingtian stone seal | $84,245 | China Guardian (中国嘉德) | Nov 2025 |
| 8 | Ding Wenwei's private use seal, Qing dynasty | Shoushan stone | $72,197 | Xiling Yinshe Auction (西泠印社拍卖) | Jul 2025 |
| 9 | 钱松刻 青田石印章 | Qingtian stone seal | $57,761 | China Guardian (中国嘉德) | Dec 2017 |
| 10 | Inkstone with Cottage Pattern | Duan stone | $49,233 | Xiling Yinshe Auction (西泠印社拍卖) | Dec 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 20 | $48,253 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $82,055 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $52,517 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 84 results from 9 houses · How we compute these figures
Qian Song is a Chinese artist with 89 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $36,529. 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 Song sold in 2025 for $49,233, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Qian Song on OpeningBid →What is a Qian Song work worth?
Across 84 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Qian Song work is $36,529.
The median Qian Song sculpture sells for $32,088 across 7 lots.
The median Qian Song work on paper sells for $9,034 across 2 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 | — | — | — | 2010-12-17 |
| Paintings | 1 | — | — | — | 2007-01-13 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $9,034† | $9,034† | — | 2025-12-13 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 8 | $32,088‡ | $577,575 | 87.5% | 2025-07-27 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $116,530 | $577,575 | — | 2025-12-28 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $577,575 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $32,088 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $9,034† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Qian Song worth?
Across 84 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Qian Song work is $36,529. The median Qian Song sculpture sells for $32,088 across 7 lots. The median Qian Song work on paper sells for $9,034 across 2 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 Qian Song's auction record?
Qian Song's auction record is $577,575, set in 2025.
See the full Qian Song record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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