Qian Xuan
Qian Xuan is a Chinese artist with 104 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $6,153. 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 Xuan sold in 2026 for $8,103, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Qian Xuan on OpeningBid →What is a Qian Xuan work worth?
Across 77 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Qian Xuan work is $6,153.
The median Qian Xuan painting sells for $3,558 across 17 lots.
The median Qian Xuan work on paper sells for $6,780 across 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 19 | $3,558†‡ | $39,769‡ | 89.5% | 2023-11-06 |
| Works on Paper | 15 | $6,780†‡ | $46,900 | 86.7% | 2026-04-28 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $79,120‡ | $283,470‡ | — | 2011-04-21 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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) | 5 | $2,663–$5,969†‡ | $3,000†‡ | $10,196 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $3,099–$4,061†‡ | $3,607†‡ | $22,000 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 | 2021 | $46,900 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $39,769‡ |
| Paintings | 2022 | $25,152 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $13,342 |
‡ 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 Xuan worth?
Across 77 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Qian Xuan work is $6,153. The median Qian Xuan painting sells for $3,558 across 17 lots. The median Qian Xuan work on paper sells for $6,780 across 13 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 Xuan painting?
Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Qian Xuan painting is $3,558. 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 Xuan's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Qian Xuan painting is $39,769. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Qian Xuan work on paper?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Qian Xuan work on paper is $6,780. 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 Xuan's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Qian Xuan work on paper is $46,900.
What is Qian Xuan's auction record?
Qian Xuan's auction record is $283,470, set in 2011. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
See the full Qian Xuan record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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