Shihua Qiu (b. 1940)
Shihua Qiu is a Chinese artist with 17 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $21,177. 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 Shihua Qiu sold in 2023 for $21,420, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Shihua Qiu on OpeningBid →What is a Shihua Qiu work worth?
Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Shihua Qiu work is $21,177.
The median Shihua Qiu painting sells for $23,599 across 14 lots.
The median Shihua Qiu work on paper sells for $16,126 across 1 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 | 14 | $23,599†‡ | $72,538 | — | 2024-11-23 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $16,126 | $16,126 | — | 2009-05-25 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $21,056–$44,663 | $28,561 | $49,926 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2013 | $72,538 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $49,926 |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $16,126 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Shihua Qiu worth?
Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Shihua Qiu work is $21,177. The median Shihua Qiu painting sells for $23,599 across 14 lots. The median Shihua Qiu work on paper sells for $16,126 across 1 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 Shihua Qiu painting?
Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Shihua Qiu painting is $23,599. 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 Shihua Qiu's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Shihua Qiu painting is $72,538.
What is Shihua Qiu's auction record?
Shihua Qiu's auction record is $72,538, set in 2013.
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