> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/hongli-emperor-qianlong · updated 2026-11-01

# Hongli (1711–1799)

Hongli is a Chinese artist with 27 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $51,383. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Hongli sold in 2022 for $80,285, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Hongli work worth?

Across 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hongli work is $51,383.

The median Hongli work on paper sells for $304,513 across 3 lots.

The median Hongli painting sells for $72,044 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1 | $72,044 | $72,044 | — | 2018-11-12 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $304,513 | $474,833 | — | 2024-05-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $506,825‡ | $1.3M‡ | — | 2020-10-19 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $474,833 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $304,513 |
| Paintings | 2018 | $72,044 |

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 Hongli worth?

Across 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hongli work is $51,383. The median Hongli work on paper sells for $304,513 across 3 lots. The median Hongli painting sells for $72,044 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Hongli's auction record?

Hongli's auction record is $1,292,002, set in 2012. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Hongli auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/hongli-emperor-qianlong (updated 2026-11-01).

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.