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

# Quan Shanshi (b. 1930)

Quan Shanshi is a Chinese artist with 26 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $46,929. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Quan Shanshi sold in 2011 for $291,628, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Quan Shanshi work worth?

Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Quan Shanshi work is $46,929.

The median Quan Shanshi painting sells for $51,730 across 11 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 | 12 | $51,730‡ | $291,628 | 91.7% | 2015-12-05 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | — | — | — | 2009-08-23 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $233,302‡ | $291,628 | — | 2011-11-27 |

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

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $46,929–$166,499‡ | $64,273‡ | $291,628 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2011 | $291,628 |
| Paintings | 2011 | $233,302 |

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 Quan Shanshi worth?

Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Quan Shanshi work is $46,929. The median Quan Shanshi painting sells for $51,730 across 11 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Quan Shanshi painting?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Quan Shanshi painting is $51,730. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Quan Shanshi's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Quan Shanshi painting is $291,628.

### What is Quan Shanshi's auction record?

Quan Shanshi's auction record is $291,628, set in 2011.

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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, “Quan Shanshi auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/quan-shanshi (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.