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

# Chen Li (b. 1963)

Chen Li is a Chinese artist with 46 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $8,200. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Chen Li sold in 2025 for $195,916, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Chen Li work worth?

Across 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chen Li work is $8,200.

The median Chen Li sculpture sells for $388,289 across 9 lots.

The median Chen Li work on paper sells for $1,539 across 9 lots.

The median Chen Li painting sells for $4,209 across 2 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 | — | — | — | 2019-10-20 |
| Paintings | 2 | $4,209‡ | $7,503‡ | — | 2012-04-21 |
| Works on Paper | 10 | $1,539‡ | $8,898 | 90% | 2026-05-16 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 10 | $388,289‡ | $2.2M | 90% | 2025-03-29 |
| Photography | 1 | $50,151 | $50,151 | — | 2017-10-03 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $914,532‡ | $2.2M | — | 2025-03-29 |

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

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $1,640–$3,678‡ | $2,028‡ | $8,898 |

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

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $214,704–$1.4M‡ | $914,532‡ | $1.8M |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2014 | $2.2M |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2014 | $1.8M |
| Photography | 2017 | $50,151 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $8,898 |
| Paintings | 2011 | $7,503‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $4,200‡ |
| Paintings | 2012 | $916‡ |

‡ 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 Chen Li worth?

Across 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chen Li work is $8,200. The median Chen Li sculpture sells for $388,289 across 9 lots. The median Chen Li work on paper sells for $1,539 across 9 lots. The median Chen Li painting sells for $4,209 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Chen Li's auction record?

Chen Li's auction record is $2,190,000, set in 2014.

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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, “Chen Li auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/chen-li (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.