> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/shi-qi · updated 2026-11-02

# Shi Qi (b. 1939)

## What is Shi Qi’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 290 auction results for Shi Qi at 13 houses since 2004. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,603 including buyer’s premium (middle half $755–$17,464, n=16). The auction record is $103,546 for 宛若晴霞 (2023, Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 宛若晴霞, 2023 | Oil on canvas | $103,546 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jul 2023 |
| 2 | 昭君出塞 | 设色纸本 | $57,537 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2007 |
| 3 | Girl in Spring, 2015 | Oil on canvas | $54,808 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jul 2022 |
| 4 | 沐浴图 | 设色纸本 | $46,157 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2012 |
| 5 | Spring Song | 设色纸本 | $40,618 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2012 |
| 6 | 佛音图 | 设色纸本 | $38,713 | Beijing Rongbao Auction (北京荣宝拍卖) | Jun 2015 |
| 7 | New City | Ink and color on paper mounted | $34,846 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2024 |
| 8 | Cloud of Huangshan Mountain | Ink and color on paper | $31,678 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2024 |
| 9 | Eternal Song, 1986 | Ink and color on paper | $29,395 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2025 |
| 10 | Jing Xin | 设色纸本 | $27,694 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2012 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 36 | $12,199 |
| Other | 27 | $9,897 |
| Works on paper | 8 | $6,060 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 16 | $21,974 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 47 | $8,733 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $650 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 290 results from 13 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Shi Qi is a Chinese artist with 366 auction lots recorded since 1996, median price $11,480. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Shi Qi sold in 2025 for $29,395, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Shi Qi work worth?

Across 290 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Shi Qi work is $11,480.

The median Shi Qi painting sells for $12,623 across 133 lots.

The median Shi Qi work on paper sells for $8,322 across 20 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Shi Qi paintings typically sell for $5,706–$20,050 (the middle half of 90 sold lots).

Large (over 120 cm) Shi Qi paintings typically sell for $18,585–$101,768 (the middle half of 31 sold 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 | 134 | $12,623‡ | $656,205‡ | — | 2025-12-17 |
| Works on Paper | 22 | $8,322‡ | $58,845‡ | 90.9% | 2025-04-04 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 18 | $197,621‡ | $656,205‡ | — | 2024-12-10 |

‡ 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) | 6 | $528–$4,010 | $1,453 | $8,924 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 90 | $5,706–$20,050‡ | $11,089‡ | $620,085‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 31 | $18,585–$101,768‡ | $28,983‡ | $656,205‡ |

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

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $7,246–$14,546‡ | $8,733‡ | $58,845‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $1,403–$4,524‡ | $3,619‡ | $38,592‡ |

‡ 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 | 2009 | $656,205‡ |
| Paintings | 2011 | $620,085‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $58,845‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $46,411‡ |

‡ 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 Shi Qi worth?

Across 290 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Shi Qi work is $11,480. The median Shi Qi painting sells for $12,623 across 133 lots. The median Shi Qi work on paper sells for $8,322 across 20 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Shi Qi paintings typically sell for $5,706–$20,050 (the middle half of 90 sold lots). Large (over 120 cm) Shi Qi paintings typically sell for $18,585–$101,768 (the middle half of 31 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Shi Qi painting?

Based on 133 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Shi Qi painting is $12,623. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Shi Qi's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Shi Qi painting is $656,205. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a Shi Qi work on paper?

Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Shi Qi work on paper is $8,322. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Shi Qi's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Shi Qi work on paper is $58,845. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a medium Shi Qi painting?

Based on 90 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Shi Qi painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $11,089, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a large Shi Qi painting?

Based on 31 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Shi Qi painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $28,983, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Shi Qi's auction record?

Shi Qi's auction record is $656,205, set in 2009. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Shi Qi auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/shi-qi (updated 2026-11-02).

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.