Qin Xuanfu (1906–1998)
What is Qin Xuanfu’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 24 auction results for Qin Xuanfu at 9 houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $12,878 including buyer’s premium (middle half $7,561–$18,521, n=8). The auction record is $57,696 for Self-portrait (2014, Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Self-portrait, 1954 | — | $57,696 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Apr 2014 |
| 2 | Little Girl Playing with Building Blocks | Oil on canvas | $30,942 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Apr 2025 |
| 3 | 搭积木的小女孩, 1957 | — | $28,145 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Apr 2025 |
| 4 | Lady | Oil on canvas | $15,313 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Apr 2026 |
| 5 | 贵妇, 1944 | — | $13,422 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Apr 2026 |
| 6 | Student Cafeteria | Oil on canvas, mounted on cardboard | $12,334 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Oct 2025 |
| 7 | Fruit | — | $10,475 | Sotheby's | Oct 2007 |
| 8 | Scenery of Yancheng | Oil on board | $7,736 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Apr 2025 |
| 9 | 盐城小景, 1961 | — | $7,036 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Apr 2025 |
| 10 | Landscape watercolor painting, 1978年绘本 | Watercolor | $163 | China Zhonghongxin International Auction | Dec 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 5 | $13,422 |
| Paintings | 5 | $12,334 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 24 results from 9 houses · How we compute these figures
Qin Xuanfu is a Chinese artist with 37 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $12,878. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Qin Xuanfu sold in 2026 for $13,422, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Qin Xuanfu on OpeningBid →What is a Qin Xuanfu work worth?
Across 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Qin Xuanfu work is $12,878.
The median Qin Xuanfu painting sells for $13,824 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 14 | $13,824‡ | $295,292‡ | 78.6% | 2026-04-06 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $7,847–$11,719‡ | $9,027‡ | $30,942 |
‡ 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 | $295,292‡ |
| Paintings | 2016 | $82,799‡ |
‡ 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 Qin Xuanfu worth?
Across 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Qin Xuanfu work is $12,878. The median Qin Xuanfu painting sells for $13,824 across 11 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Qin Xuanfu painting?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Qin Xuanfu painting is $13,824. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Qin Xuanfu's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Qin Xuanfu painting is $295,292. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is Qin Xuanfu's auction record?
Qin Xuanfu's auction record is $295,292, set in 2009. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
See the full Qin Xuanfu record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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