Qian Yong (1759–1844)
Qian Yong is a Chinese artist with 91 auction lots recorded since 1996, median price $4,270. 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 Yong sold in 2024 for $4,414, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Qian Yong on OpeningBid →What is a Qian Yong work worth?
Across 71 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Qian Yong work is $4,270.
The median Qian Yong work on paper sells for $3,944 across 18 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 | 2 | — | — | — | 2023-03-27 |
| Works on Paper | 19 | $3,944‡ | $2.9M | 94.7% | 2025-11-27 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | — | — | — | 2012-01-01 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $1,477–$4,418‡ | $3,222‡ | $8,466‡ |
‡ 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 | 2012 | $2.9M |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $100,276 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Qian Yong worth?
Across 71 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Qian Yong work is $4,270. The median Qian Yong work on paper sells for $3,944 across 18 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 Yong work on paper?
Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Qian Yong work on paper is $3,944. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Qian Yong's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Qian Yong work on paper is $2,863,162.
What is Qian Yong's auction record?
Qian Yong's auction record is $2,863,162, set in 2012.
See the full Qian Yong record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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