Qian Xu (1871–1940)
Qian Xu is a Chinese artist with 22 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $4,246. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Qian Xu sold in 2025 for $5,252, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Qian Xu on OpeningBid →What is a Qian Xu work worth?
Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Qian Xu work is $4,246.
The median Qian Xu work on paper sells for $3,567 across 6 lots.
The median Qian Xu painting sells for $4,925 across 1 lots.
The median Qian Xu print sells for $280 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $280‡ | $280‡ | — | 2023-07-05 |
| Paintings | 1 | $4,925‡ | $4,925‡ | — | 2008-12-05 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $3,567 | $8,064 | — | 2025-05-21 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Qian Xu's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $280. Paintings (1 lots) median $4,925, record $4,925. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Qian Xu painting sells for around 18× the price of a typical print.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $8,064 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $5,529 |
| Paintings | 2008 | $4,925‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $280‡ |
‡ 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 Qian Xu worth?
Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Qian Xu work is $4,246. The median Qian Xu work on paper sells for $3,567 across 6 lots. The median Qian Xu painting sells for $4,925 across 1 lots. The median Qian Xu print sells for $280 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Qian Xu's auction record?
Qian Xu's auction record is $9,021, set in 2010.
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