Qiu Ying (1490–1554)
What is Qiu Ying’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 526 auction results for Qiu Ying at 47 houses since 1992. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,220 including buyer’s premium (middle half $951–$8,754, n=27). The auction record is $3,987,150 for Celestial Mountains and Pavilions (2023, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Celestial Mountains and Pavilions, 1550 | Ink | $3,987,150 | Christie's | Jun 2023 |
| 2 | Spring River | Handscroll | $1,425,222 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Apr 2013 |
| 3 | Scholar Carrying a Zither and Calligraphy, 1532 | Ink on paper hand scroll | $979,822 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2025 |
| 4 | Along the River During the Qingming Festival, 1542-1545年作 | 设色绢本 | $759,893 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | May 2008 |
| 5 | Landscapes of Four Seasons | Ink and colour on silk, a set of four hanging scrolls | $674,153 | Sotheby's | Oct 2022 |
| 6 | Cloud Sea Watching Waves, 1551年作 | 设色绢本 | $537,556 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2015 |
| 7 | 游春图 | 设色绢本 | $455,737 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2008 |
| 8 | A Clear and Quiet Day, 1711 | Ink | $216,292 | Christie's | Nov 2017 |
| 9 | Earthly Paradise, 1864 | Burlap | $176,566 | Christie's | May 2022 |
| 10 | Bamboo Grove Gathering | 设色纸本 | $167,813 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Apr 2012 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 47 | $6,751 |
| Other | 99 | $6,713 |
| Paintings | 44 | $4,206 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 81 | $9,023 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 24 | $5,779 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 54 | $3,278 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 526 results from 47 houses · How we compute these figures
Qiu Ying is a Chinese artist with 729 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $6,987. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Qiu Ying is recorded as sold in 2026 for $17,873; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Qiu Ying on OpeningBid →What is a Qiu Ying work worth?
Across 527 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Qiu Ying work is $6,987.
The median Qiu Ying painting sells for $4,105 across 97 lots.
The median Qiu Ying work on paper sells for $6,444 across 90 lots.
The median Qiu Ying print sells for $42,566 across 4 lots.
Large (over 120 cm) Qiu Ying work on papers typically sell for $4,106–$14,494 (the middle half of 50 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Qiu Ying paintings typically sell for $1,172–$7,125 (the middle half of 37 sold lots).
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 4 | $42,566‡ | $47,489‡ | — | 2020-10-18 |
| Paintings | 119 | $4,105†‡ | $865,521‡ | 81.5% | 2026-06-09 |
| Works on Paper | 106 | $6,444†‡ | $4M | 84.9% | 2026-06-25 |
| Photography | 1 | $19,892 | $19,892 | — | 2013-10-06 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 31 | $459,621‡ | $13.6M‡ | — | 2025-12-17 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Qiu Ying's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (4 lots) median $42,566. Paintings (119 lots) median $4,105, record $865,521. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 31 lots) the median is $459,621.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $1,452–$7,458‡ | $3,560‡ | $26,145‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 37 | $1,172–$7,125‡ | $3,074‡ | $865,521‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 25 | $3,250–$10,059†‡ | $7,268†‡ | $45,517 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $1,192–$7,652‡ | $2,739‡ | $21,590 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 24 | $1,033–$11,477‡ | $3,766‡ | $4M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 50 | $4,106–$14,494†‡ | $8,068†‡ | $1.1M‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 | 2023 | $4M |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $1.1M‡ |
| Paintings | 2016 | $865,521‡ |
| Paintings | 2010 | $64,462‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $47,489‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $47,049‡ |
| Photography | 2013 | $19,892 |
‡ 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 Qiu Ying worth?
Across 527 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Qiu Ying work is $6,987. The median Qiu Ying painting sells for $4,105 across 97 lots. The median Qiu Ying work on paper sells for $6,444 across 90 lots. The median Qiu Ying print sells for $42,566 across 4 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Qiu Ying work on papers typically sell for $4,106–$14,494 (the middle half of 50 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Qiu Ying paintings typically sell for $1,172–$7,125 (the middle half of 37 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Qiu Ying painting?
Based on 97 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Qiu Ying painting is $4,105. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Qiu Ying's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Qiu Ying painting is $865,521. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Qiu Ying work on paper?
Based on 90 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Qiu Ying work on paper is $6,444. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Qiu Ying's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Qiu Ying work on paper is $3,987,150.
What is the average price of a large Qiu Ying work on paper?
Based on 50 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Qiu Ying work on paper (large (over 120 cm)) is $8,068, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a medium Qiu Ying painting?
Based on 37 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Qiu Ying painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,074, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Qiu Ying's auction record?
Qiu Ying's auction record is $13,579,091, set in 2016. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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