Qiu Shihua (1940–2025)
What is Qiu Shihua’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 11 auction results for Qiu Shihua at 3 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $56,938 including buyer’s premium (middle half $10,421–$72,113, n=7). The auction record is $132,000 for Untitled (2007, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled | — | $132,000 | Sotheby's | Mar 2007 |
| 2 | Untitled | Oil on canvas | $113,809 | Christie's | Nov 2007 |
| 3 | Untitled No.1, 2014 | Oil on canvas | $110,815 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2024 |
| 4 | Untitled No.2, 2014 | Oil on canvas | $79,154 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2024 |
| 5 | 邱世华 QIU SHIHUA (1940-2025) QSH19C, 2005 | Oil on canvas | $65,072 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2025 |
| 6 | QSH53, 2005 | Oil on canvas | $56,938 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2025 |
| 7 | Untitled | — | $31,000 | Sotheby's | Apr 2008 |
| 8 | Untitled 4, 2003 | Oil on paper | $11,082 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2024 |
| 9 | Untitled | Mixed media on paper | $9,761 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2025 |
| 10 | Untitled 3, 2003 | Oil on paper | $9,498 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2024 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 7 | $65,072 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $79,154 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 11 results from 3 houses · How we compute these figures
Qiu Shihua is a Chinese artist with 14 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $65,072.
A work by Qiu Shihua sold in 2025 for $65,072, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Qiu Shihua on OpeningBid →What is a Qiu Shihua work worth?
Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Qiu Shihua work is $65,072.
The median Qiu Shihua painting sells for $72,113 across 8 lots.
The median Qiu Shihua work on paper sells for $9,761 across 1 lots.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 8 | $72,113 | $291,628 | — | 2025-12-08 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $9,761 | $9,761 | — | 2025-12-08 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $122,905 | $291,628 | — | 2024-12-08 |
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $68,593–$113,061 | $94,984 | $291,628 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2011 | $291,628 |
| Paintings | 2007 | $113,809 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $9,761 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Qiu Shihua worth?
Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Qiu Shihua work is $65,072. The median Qiu Shihua painting sells for $72,113 across 8 lots. The median Qiu Shihua work on paper sells for $9,761 across 1 lots.
What is Qiu Shihua's auction record?
Qiu Shihua's auction record is $291,628, set in 2011.
See the full Qiu Shihua record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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