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# Qu Zhaolin (1866–1937)

Qu Zhaolin is a Chinese artist with 50 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $4,700. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Qu Zhaolin sold in 2022 for $8,156, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Qu Zhaolin work worth?

Across 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Qu Zhaolin work is $4,700.

The median Qu Zhaolin painting sells for $2,487 across 9 lots.

The median Qu Zhaolin work on paper sells for $11,465 across 3 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 9 | $2,487‡ | $16,477 | — | 2023-02-15 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $11,465‡ | $21,680‡ | — | 2022-11-28 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $21,680‡ |
| Paintings | 2014 | $16,477 |
| Paintings | 2014 | $13,492‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $11,465 |

‡ 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 Qu Zhaolin worth?

Across 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Qu Zhaolin work is $4,700. The median Qu Zhaolin painting sells for $2,487 across 9 lots. The median Qu Zhaolin work on paper sells for $11,465 across 3 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Qu Zhaolin's auction record is $21,680, set in 2021. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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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 Zhaolin auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/qu-zhaolin (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.