Guan Liang (1900–1986)
What is Guan Liang’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 967 auction results for Guan Liang at 31 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,925 including buyer’s premium (middle half $489–$10,170, n=114). The auction record is $3,017,375 for Untitled (2011, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled, 1957 | Oil on canvas | $3,017,375 | Christie's | Nov 2011 |
| 2 | The Boat People | Oil on canvas | $874,014 | Christie's | May 2005 |
| 3 | View from the Mountain Peak | Oil on board | $830,314 | Christie's | May 2005 |
| 4 | 蔬果, 30-40年代作 | 布面 油画 | $471,829 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2013 |
| 5 | German Landscape, 1957 | — | $415,786 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Apr 2013 |
| 6 | Scenery in Germany, 1957 | Oil paint | $407,577 | Christie's | May 2015 |
| 7 | Still Life and Fish, 1950 | Oil on canvas | $407,381 | Sotheby's | Oct 2014 |
| 8 | Untitled, 1984 | Horizontal scroll | $368,913 | Guangzhou Huayi International Auction (Holly's) | May 2017 |
| 9 | Zhong Kui, 1983 | Mirror center (ink on mirror/paper) | $333,862 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Apr 2014 |
| 10 | 德国魏玛风景, 1957 | 布面 油画 | $326,251 | China Guardian (中国嘉德) | May 2024 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 141 | $15,589 |
| Paintings | 131 | $14,507 |
| Other | 122 | $12,907 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 15 | $41,419 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 167 | $19,114 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 101 | $9,556 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 967 results from 31 houses · How we compute these figures
Guan Liang is a Chinese artist with 1,236 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $16,624. 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 Guan Liang sold in 2026 for $56,215, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 967 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Guan Liang work is $16,624.
The median Guan Liang painting sells for $21,046 across 255 lots.
The median Guan Liang work on paper sells for $16,232 across 187 lots.
The median Guan Liang photograph sells for $6,624 across 2 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Guan Liang paintings typically sell for $19,675–$73,681 (the middle half of 110 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Guan Liang work on papers typically sell for $8,103–$31,321 (the middle half of 92 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 | 277 | $21,046†‡ | $3M | 92.1% | 2026-09-15 |
| Works on Paper | 202 | $16,232‡ | $403,638‡ | 92.6% | 2026-10-07 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | — | — | — | 2011-07-19 |
| Photography | 2 | $6,624‡ | $12,289‡ | — | 2024-12-26 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 59 | $212,064†‡ | $3M | — | 2025-06-08 |
† 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) | 90 | $958–$21,875†‡ | $9,855†‡ | $874,014 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 110 | $19,675–$73,681†‡ | $37,033†‡ | $3M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $72,224–$228,288‡ | $191,986‡ | $266,834 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 48 | $7,656–$19,477‡ | $11,778‡ | $61,943‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 92 | $8,103–$31,321‡ | $14,515‡ | $403,638‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $24,278–$74,029‡ | $29,011‡ | $231,354 |
‡ 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 | 2011 | $3M |
| Paintings | 2005 | $874,014 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $403,638‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $236,132‡ |
| Photography | 2024 | $12,289‡ |
| Photography | 2024 | $959 |
‡ 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 Guan Liang worth?
Across 967 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Guan Liang work is $16,624. The median Guan Liang painting sells for $21,046 across 255 lots. The median Guan Liang work on paper sells for $16,232 across 187 lots. The median Guan Liang photograph sells for $6,624 across 2 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Guan Liang paintings typically sell for $19,675–$73,681 (the middle half of 110 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Guan Liang work on papers typically sell for $8,103–$31,321 (the middle half of 92 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 Guan Liang painting?
Based on 255 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Guan Liang painting is $21,046. 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 Guan Liang's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Guan Liang painting is $3,017,375.
What is the average price of a Guan Liang work on paper?
Based on 187 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Guan Liang work on paper is $16,232. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Guan Liang's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Guan Liang work on paper is $403,638. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium Guan Liang painting?
Based on 110 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Guan Liang painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $37,033, 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 medium Guan Liang work on paper?
Based on 92 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Guan Liang work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $14,515, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Guan Liang's auction record?
Guan Liang's auction record is $3,017,375, set in 2011.
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