> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/qin-zhongwen · updated 2026-11-02

# Qin Zhongwen (1896–1974)

## What is Qin Zhongwen’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 61 auction results for Qin Zhongwen at 7 houses since 2002. Over the last 24 months the median price was $800 including buyer’s premium (middle half $429–$4,241, n=5). The auction record is $12,895 for Landscape after Wang Meng (2016, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Landscape after Wang Meng, 1946 | Ink and colour on paper, framed | $12,895 | Sotheby's | Apr 2016 |
| 2 | Yunzhong Temple Jingxin | 设色纸本 | $10,397 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Oct 2013 |
| 3 | Bamboo and Rocks, 1961 | Ink on paper | $10,179 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jul 2026 |
| 4 | Landscape in the style of Wang Meng | 设色纸本 | $7,981 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jan 2014 |
| 5 | 三友图 | 设色纸本 (color on paper) | $7,593 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jul 2023 |
| 6 | 山居图, 1946年作 | 设色纸本 | $5,604 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2016 |
| 7 | Bamboo Sparrow Mirror Core | 设色纸本 | $5,337 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Apr 2017 |
| 8 | Sailing Boats on the River, 1962 | Ink and color on paper | $4,241 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jul 2026 |
| 9 | Bamboo and Stones | 设色纸本 | $2,820 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Oct 2014 |
| 10 | 晴巒萧寺图 | 设色纸本 立轴 | $800 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Aug 2025 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 5 | $7,593 |
| Other | 8 | $4,079 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 7 | $2,820 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 61 results from 7 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Qin Zhongwen is a Chinese artist with 85 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $3,189. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Qin Zhongwen sold in 2026 for $10,179, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Qin Zhongwen work worth?

Across 61 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Qin Zhongwen work is $3,189.

The median Qin Zhongwen work on paper sells for $1,814 across 14 lots.

The median Qin Zhongwen painting sells for $2,646 across 9 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 | 9 | $2,646‡ | $9,487‡ | — | 2026-07-19 |
| Works on Paper | 15 | $1,814‡ | $29,934‡ | 93.3% | 2026-09-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $26,508‡ | $29,934‡ | — | 2020-10-17 |

‡ 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 | $965–$3,022‡ | $1,428‡ | $4,241 |

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

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $304–$3,174‡ | $1,391‡ | $29,934‡ |

‡ 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 | 2020 | $29,934‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $12,895 |
| Paintings | 2014 | $9,487‡ |
| Paintings | 2014 | $5,312‡ |

‡ 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 Zhongwen worth?

Across 61 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Qin Zhongwen work is $3,189. The median Qin Zhongwen work on paper sells for $1,814 across 14 lots. The median Qin Zhongwen painting sells for $2,646 across 9 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Qin Zhongwen work on paper?

Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Qin Zhongwen work on paper is $1,814. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Qin Zhongwen's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Qin Zhongwen work on paper is $29,934. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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

Qin Zhongwen's auction record is $29,934, set in 2020. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Qin Zhongwen auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/qin-zhongwen (updated 2026-11-02).

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.