> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/guan-liang · updated 2026-11-03

# Guan Liang (1900–1986)

## What is Guan Liang’s work worth? {#value}

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.

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

| # | 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 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 141 | $15,589 |
| Paintings | 131 | $14,507 |
| Other | 122 | $12,907 |

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

| 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](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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.

**1 Guan Liang work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Guan Liang work 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Guan Liang auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/guan-liang (updated 2026-11-03).

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.