Sha Qi (1914–2005)
What is Sha Qi’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 120 auction results for Sha Qi at 18 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $41,109 including buyer’s premium (middle half $17,992–$45,097, n=12). The auction record is $445,178 for Mare au Jaron (2013, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mare au Jaron, 1938 | Oil on canvas | $445,178 | Christie's | Nov 2013 |
| 2 | A Vase of Flowers, 1991 | Oil on canvas | $404,708 | Christie's | Nov 2013 |
| 3 | Emerald Beauty of Spring | Oil on canvas | $291,130 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Apr 2024 |
| 4 | 翠华春色, 1990 | — | $267,053 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Apr 2024 |
| 5 | Waterfall in Shi Liang, Tian-tai Mountain | Oil on canvas | $242,825 | Christie's | Nov 2013 |
| 6 | Composition Still Life | Oil on canvas | $225,149 | Christie's | Nov 2015 |
| 7 | Horses in the Forest | Oil on canvas | $190,835 | Sotheby's | Apr 2014 |
| 8 | Scène parisienne (Parisian scene), 1940 | Oil on canvas | $187,624 | Christie's | Nov 2015 |
| 9 | Reclining nude, 1940 | Oil on canvas | $150,099 | Christie's | Nov 2015 |
| 10 | Strive for Beauty | Oil on canvas | $137,904 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Apr 2024 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 28 | $44,015 |
| Other | 17 | $33,656 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 17 | $44,712 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $31,985 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 120 results from 18 houses · How we compute these figures
Sha Qi is a Chinese artist with 168 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $30,212. 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 Sha Qi sold in 2026 for $42,815, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Sha Qi on OpeningBid →What is a Sha Qi work worth?
Across 120 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sha Qi work is $30,212.
The median Sha Qi painting sells for $43,319 across 70 lots.
The median Sha Qi work on paper sells for $2,406 across 15 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Sha Qi paintings typically sell for $19,059–$137,904 (the middle half of 25 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 76 | $43,319†‡ | $445,178 | 92.1% | 2025-10-07 |
| Works on Paper | 16 | $2,406‡ | $3,799‡ | 93.8% | 2025-11-12 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 14 | $207,992† | $445,178 | — | 2024-05-11 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $13,419–$51,992‡ | $24,804‡ | $187,624 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 25 | $19,059–$137,904†‡ | $46,253†‡ | $445,178 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2013 | $445,178 |
| Paintings | 2013 | $404,708 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $3,799‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $1,013 |
‡ 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 Sha Qi worth?
Across 120 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sha Qi work is $30,212. The median Sha Qi painting sells for $43,319 across 70 lots. The median Sha Qi work on paper sells for $2,406 across 15 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Sha Qi paintings typically sell for $19,059–$137,904 (the middle half of 25 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 Sha Qi painting?
Based on 70 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Sha Qi painting is $43,319. 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 Sha Qi's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Sha Qi painting is $445,178.
What is the average price of a Sha Qi work on paper?
Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Sha Qi work on paper is $2,406. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Sha Qi's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Sha Qi work on paper is $3,799. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium Sha Qi painting?
Based on 25 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Sha Qi painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $46,253, 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 small Sha Qi painting?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Sha Qi painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $24,804, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Sha Qi's auction record?
Sha Qi's auction record is $445,178, set in 2013.
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