Qian Weicheng (1720–1772)
What is Qian Weicheng’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 137 auction results for Qian Weicheng at 24 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,873 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,380–$6,779, n=8). The auction record is $1,426,212 for A Poem and Landscape of Jinmen (2016, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A Poem and Landscape of Jinmen, 1720 | — | $1,426,212 | Christie's | May 2016 |
| 2 | Landscape after the Four Yuan Masters, 1720 | Ink | $1,132,994 | Christie's | Dec 2022 |
| 3 | Four Seasons Landscapes Album | 水墨、设色纸本 | $807,372 | China Guardian (中国嘉德) | Oct 2013 |
| 4 | Imperial Landscape Album by Qian Weicheng | Ink and colour on paper, comprising twelve leaves, all set between hardwood front and back covers | $149,050 | Sotheby's | Oct 2011 |
| 5 | Blooming Flowers, 1720 | Ink | $83,191 | Christie's | Dec 2023 |
| 6 | 钱维城 山水 册页 | Album leaf | $51,405 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Apr 2017 |
| 7 | Flower Album | 册页 (album leaves) | $42,115 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Oct 2014 |
| 8 | 溪桥访友图 | 镜心 | $23,402 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Oct 2013 |
| 9 | 晴雨风月四竹图 | Album leaf | $23,340 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Apr 2015 |
| 10 | After Qian Weicheng (1720–1772) Late Qing/Republic period Ink and colour on paper, twelve album leaves mounted with zitan covers and gilt inscription 泉壑蘊古, Quanheyungu, bearing signature of Qian Weicheng with two spurious seals, with inscription after the painting bearing signature of Tan Guohuan with a spurious seal, 10.1cm x 1.7cm x 8.3cm, with brocade pouch. Provenance: English private collection, likely formed in Beijing during the 1950s, or acquired by the grandmother of the current, Qing dynasty | Ink and colour on paper, twelve album leaves mounted with zitan covers and gilt inscription 泉壑蘊古, Quanheyungu | $20,570 | Roseberys London | Nov 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 8 | $12,567 |
| Other | 29 | $3,608 |
| Paintings | 9 | $3,526 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $7,181 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $7,158 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 10 | $3,567 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 137 results from 24 houses · How we compute these figures
Qian Weicheng is a Chinese artist with 209 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $5,188. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Qian Weicheng sold in 2026 for $6,400, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Qian Weicheng on OpeningBid →What is a Qian Weicheng work worth?
Across 137 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Qian Weicheng work is $5,188.
The median Qian Weicheng work on paper sells for $7,916 across 38 lots.
The median Qian Weicheng painting sells for $2,533 across 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 17 | $2,533‡ | $149,050 | 76.5% | 2025-12-11 |
| Works on Paper | 40 | $7,916‡ | $1.1M | 95% | 2026-09-15 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 14 | $674,439‡ | $19.2M‡ | — | 2022-12-03 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $3,297–$100,734‡ | $9,914‡ | $807,372 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $4,000–$25,685‡ | $7,683‡ | $85,297‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 13 | $3,623–$31,917‡ | $7,447‡ | $1.1M |
‡ 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 | 2022 | $1.1M |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $807,372 |
| Paintings | 2011 | $149,050 |
| Paintings | 2013 | $23,402 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Qian Weicheng worth?
Across 137 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Qian Weicheng work is $5,188. The median Qian Weicheng work on paper sells for $7,916 across 38 lots. The median Qian Weicheng painting sells for $2,533 across 13 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Qian Weicheng work on paper?
Based on 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Qian Weicheng work on paper is $7,916. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Qian Weicheng's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Qian Weicheng work on paper is $1,132,994.
What is the average price of a Qian Weicheng painting?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Qian Weicheng painting is $2,533. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Qian Weicheng's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Qian Weicheng painting is $149,050.
What is the average price of a small Qian Weicheng work on paper?
Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Qian Weicheng work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $9,914, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a large Qian Weicheng work on paper?
Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Qian Weicheng work on paper (large (over 120 cm)) is $7,447, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Qian Weicheng's auction record?
Qian Weicheng's auction record is $19,158,173, set in 2010. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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