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# Qiu Yacai (1949–2013)

Qiu Yacai is a Chinese artist with 43 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $491,583.

A work by Qiu Yacai sold in 2016 for $1,463,250, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Qiu Yacai work worth?

Across 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Qiu Yacai work is $491,583.

The median Qiu Yacai painting sells for $622,139 across 29 lots.

Large (over 120 cm) Qiu Yacai paintings typically sell for $568,568–$1,093,922 (the middle half of 20 sold lots).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 29 | $622,139 | $2.5M | — | 2016-05-29 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 30 | $615,288 | $2.5M | — | 2018-03-29 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $412,773–$608,437 | $462,974 | $1.2M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 20 | $568,568–$1.1M | $727,555 | $2.5M |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2014 | $2.5M |
| Paintings | 2014 | $1.9M |

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 Qiu Yacai worth?

Across 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Qiu Yacai work is $491,583. The median Qiu Yacai painting sells for $622,139 across 29 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Qiu Yacai paintings typically sell for $568,568–$1,093,922 (the middle half of 20 sold lots).

### What is the average price of a Qiu Yacai painting?

Based on 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Qiu Yacai painting is $622,139.

### What is Qiu Yacai's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Qiu Yacai painting is $2,491,641.

### What is the average price of a large Qiu Yacai painting?

Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Qiu Yacai painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $727,555, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Qiu Yacai's auction record?

Qiu Yacai's auction record is $2,491,641, set in 2014.

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

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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.