> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/qin-ai · updated 2026-11-01

# Qin Ai (b. 1973)

Qin Ai is a Chinese artist with 26 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $49,342. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Qin Ai is recorded as sold in 2022 for $59,373; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Qin Ai work worth?

Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Qin Ai work is $49,342.

The median Qin Ai painting sells for $49,547 across 15 lots.

The median Qin Ai work on paper sells for $41,425 across 5 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 | 15 | $49,547‡ | $112,558 | — | 2025-12-08 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $41,425‡ | $330,400 | — | 2025-05-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $112,558 | $330,400 | — | 2016-12-22 |

‡ 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) | 8 | $38,990–$53,030‡ | $46,827‡ | $60,786‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $41,399–$64,967‡ | $57,771‡ | $112,558 |

‡ 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 | 2015 | $330,400 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $112,558 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $66,831 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $43,256‡ |

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

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 Qin Ai worth?

Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Qin Ai work is $49,342. The median Qin Ai painting sells for $49,547 across 15 lots. The median Qin Ai work on paper sells for $41,425 across 5 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Qin Ai painting?

Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Qin Ai painting is $49,547. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Qin Ai's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Qin Ai painting is $112,558.

### What is Qin Ai's auction record?

Qin Ai's auction record is $330,400, set in 2015.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Qin Ai auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/qin-ai (updated 2026-11-01).

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.