Qian Zai (1708–1793)
Qian Zai is a Chinese artist with 68 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $3,543. 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 Zai is recorded as sold in 2025 for $21,354; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Qian Zai on OpeningBid →What is a Qian Zai work worth?
Across 50 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Qian Zai work is $3,543.
The median Qian Zai work on paper sells for $5,481 across 24 lots.
The median Qian Zai painting sells for $1,516 across 5 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 | 8 | $1,516‡ | $1,780 | 62.5% | 2022-10-21 |
| Works on Paper | 24 | $5,481‡ | $85,404‡ | — | 2023-04-06 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | — | — | — | 1999-11-29 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $3,940–$6,446‡ | $5,276‡ | $14,822‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 10 | $3,463–$20,433‡ | $7,276‡ | $85,404‡ |
‡ 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 | 2011 | $85,404‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $32,357 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $1,780 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $1,587 |
‡ 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 Zai worth?
Across 50 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Qian Zai work is $3,543. The median Qian Zai work on paper sells for $5,481 across 24 lots. The median Qian Zai painting sells for $1,516 across 5 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 Zai work on paper?
Based on 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Qian Zai work on paper is $5,481. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Qian Zai's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Qian Zai work on paper is $85,404. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a large Qian Zai work on paper?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Qian Zai work on paper (large (over 120 cm)) is $7,276, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Qian Zai's auction record?
Qian Zai's auction record is $85,404, set in 2011. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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