> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/qu-leilei · updated 2026-11-01

# Qu Leilei (b. 1951)

Qu Leilei is a Chinese artist with 31 auction lots recorded since 2011, median price $903. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Qu Leilei sold in 2022 for $1,100, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Qu Leilei work worth?

Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Qu Leilei work is $903.

The median Qu Leilei work on paper sells for $6,261 across 10 lots.

The median Qu Leilei painting sells for $216 across 2 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2 | $216† | $240† | — | 2021-11-04 |
| Works on Paper | 20 | $6,261† | $40,307 | 50% | 2021-11-18 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $640–$14,511† | $830† | $16,113 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $40,307 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $38,695 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $240† |
| Paintings | 2019 | $193 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Qu Leilei worth?

Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Qu Leilei work is $903. The median Qu Leilei work on paper sells for $6,261 across 10 lots. The median Qu Leilei painting sells for $216 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Qu Leilei work on paper?

Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Qu Leilei work on paper is $6,261. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Qu Leilei's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Qu Leilei work on paper is $40,307.

### What is Qu Leilei's auction record?

Qu Leilei's auction record is $40,307, set in 2013.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Qu Leilei auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/qu-leilei (updated 2026-11-01).

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.