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# Qian Xingjian (1935–2010)

Qian Xingjian is a Chinese artist with 309 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $1,638. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Qian Xingjian sold in 2026 for $3,095, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Qian Xingjian work worth?

Across 273 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Qian Xingjian work is $1,638.

The median Qian Xingjian painting sells for $2,714 across 39 lots.

The median Qian Xingjian work on paper sells for $502 across 11 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 | 3 | — | — | — | 2021-09-18 |
| Paintings | 41 | $2,714‡ | $13,124‡ | 95.1% | 2026-01-15 |
| Works on Paper | 11 | $502 | $514 | — | 2026-09-10 |
| Photography | 2 | — | — | — | 2019-06-22 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $49,547‡ | $78,733‡ | — | 2010-12-16 |

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

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $685–$4,828‡ | $1,809‡ | $13,118 |

‡ 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 | 2009 | $13,118 |
| Paintings | 2009 | $11,477 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $514 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $490 |

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 Xingjian worth?

Across 273 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Qian Xingjian work is $1,638. The median Qian Xingjian painting sells for $2,714 across 39 lots. The median Qian Xingjian work on paper sells for $502 across 11 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Qian Xingjian painting?

Based on 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Qian Xingjian painting is $2,714. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Qian Xingjian's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Qian Xingjian painting is $13,124. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Qian Xingjian work on paper is $502.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Qian Xingjian work on paper is $514.

### What is the average price of a medium Qian Xingjian painting?

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Qian Xingjian painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,809, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Qian Xingjian's auction record is $78,733, set in 2009. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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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 Xingjian auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/qian-xingjian (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.