Qu Ziye (1780–1849)
Qu Ziye is a Chinese artist with 39 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $3,604. 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 Qu Ziye sold in 2025 for $19,252, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Qu Ziye on OpeningBid →What is a Qu Ziye work worth?
Across 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Qu Ziye work is $3,604.
The median Qu Ziye work on paper sells for $1,945 across 11 lots.
The median Qu Ziye painting sells for $2,564 across 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 4 | $2,564‡ | $2,564‡ | — | 2023-12-21 |
| Works on Paper | 11 | $1,945‡ | $4,790 | — | 2023-12-02 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | — | — | — | 2007-12-20 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $1,568–$3,840‡ | $2,323‡ | $4,790 |
‡ 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 | 2018 | $4,790 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $3,840 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $2,564‡ |
‡ 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 Qu Ziye worth?
Across 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Qu Ziye work is $3,604. The median Qu Ziye work on paper sells for $1,945 across 11 lots. The median Qu Ziye painting sells for $2,564 across 4 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 Qu Ziye work on paper?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Qu Ziye work on paper is $1,945. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Qu Ziye's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Qu Ziye work on paper is $4,790.
What is Qu Ziye's auction record?
Qu Ziye's auction record is $278,048, set in 2015.
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