> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/qiu-ying · updated 2026-11-03

# Qiu Ying (1490–1554)

## What is Qiu Ying’s work worth? {#value}

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.

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

| # | 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 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 47 | $6,751 |
| Other | 99 | $6,713 |
| Paintings | 44 | $4,206 |

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

| 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](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Qiu Ying is a Chinese artist with 727 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $7,056. 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 sold in 2026 for $9,790, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Qiu Ying work worth?

Across 526 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Qiu Ying work is $7,056.

The median Qiu Ying painting sells for $4,233 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 | $4,233†‡ | $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 | $455,737‡ | $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 $4,233, 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 $455,737.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Qiu Ying worth?

Across 526 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Qiu Ying work is $7,056. The median Qiu Ying painting sells for $4,233 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 $4,233. 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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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Qiu Ying auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/qiu-ying (updated 2026-11-03).

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.