Lai Chusheng (1903–1975)
What is Lai Chusheng’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 457 auction results for Lai Chusheng at 18 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $6,564 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,431–$21,983, n=53). The auction record is $73,521 for “沙罗双树佛塔”寿山石肖形印对章 (2026, China Guardian (中国嘉德)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | “沙罗双树佛塔”寿山石肖形印对章, 1952 | Shoushan stone | $73,521 | China Guardian (中国嘉德) | May 2026 |
| 2 | A TWO-SIDE SHOUSHAN STONE SEAL ENGRAVED BY LAI CHUSHENG FOR GONG QIUWEI'S PRIVATE USE, 1949年作 | Shoushan stone seal | $64,175 | Xiling Yinshe Auction (西泠印社拍卖) | Jul 2025 |
| 3 | Manjusri Bodhisattva Portrait | Qingtian stone seal | $51,465 | China Guardian (中国嘉德) | May 2026 |
| 4 | “释迦如来座像”寿山芙蓉石兽钮肖形印章, 1950 | Shoushan Fuyong stone seal with animal-shaped knob | $50,730 | China Guardian (中国嘉德) | May 2026 |
| 5 | 射猎图 | Qingtian stone seal | $50,730 | China Guardian (中国嘉德) | May 2026 |
| 6 | Lin Qingqing Bo Yi Shoushan Deer Eye Stone Irregular Seal, Renwu year | Shoushan deer eye stone | $48,441 | China Guardian (中国嘉德) | Nov 2025 |
| 7 | “耍刀戏凤”青田石肖形两面印章 | Qingtian stone | $42,275 | China Guardian (中国嘉德) | May 2026 |
| 8 | 搓绳结网 | Qingtian stone | $42,275 | China Guardian (中国嘉德) | May 2026 |
| 9 | 畜牧图 | Qingtian stone seal | $42,275 | China Guardian (中国嘉德) | May 2026 |
| 10 | Song Zi | — | $37,409 | China Sungari International Auction (中贸圣佳国际拍卖) | Dec 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 86 | $4,759 |
| Prints | 9 | $3,529 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $16,459 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 40 | $8,753 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 7 | $2,005 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 457 results from 18 houses · How we compute these figures
Lai Chusheng is a Chinese artist with 559 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $3,967. 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 Lai Chusheng sold in 2026 for $5,091, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Lai Chusheng on OpeningBid →What is a Lai Chusheng work worth?
Across 457 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lai Chusheng work is $3,967.
The median Lai Chusheng work on paper sells for $2,813 across 37 lots.
The median Lai Chusheng painting sells for $2,176 across 27 lots.
The median Lai Chusheng print sells for $3,529 across 24 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 26 | $3,529 | $16,265 | 92.3% | 2025-12-07 |
| Paintings | 28 | $2,176‡ | $7,224‡ | 96.4% | 2023-08-06 |
| Works on Paper | 43 | $2,813‡ | $23,947‡ | 86% | 2026-06-16 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 18 | $6,181 | $16,862 | 88.9% | 2025-12-07 |
| Photography | 2 | $2,460† | $2,460† | — | 2024-09-29 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 8 | $51,097‡ | $124,122‡ | — | 2026-05-10 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Lai Chusheng's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (26 lots) median $3,529 with 92.3% sell-through. Paintings (28 lots) median $2,176, record $7,224. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 8 lots) the median is $51,097.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $364–$4,544‡ | $1,651‡ | $6,206‡ |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $620–$1,736‡ | $968‡ | $5,003‡ |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $23,947‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2013 | $16,862 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $16,265 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $13,402 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $12,613 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $7,579 |
| Paintings | 2007 | $7,224‡ |
| Paintings | 2017 | $7,069‡ |
‡ 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 Lai Chusheng worth?
Across 457 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lai Chusheng work is $3,967. The median Lai Chusheng work on paper sells for $2,813 across 37 lots. The median Lai Chusheng painting sells for $2,176 across 27 lots. The median Lai Chusheng print sells for $3,529 across 24 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 Lai Chusheng work on paper?
Based on 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lai Chusheng work on paper is $2,813. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Lai Chusheng's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Lai Chusheng work on paper is $23,947. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Lai Chusheng painting?
Based on 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lai Chusheng painting is $2,176. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Lai Chusheng's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Lai Chusheng painting is $7,224. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Lai Chusheng print?
Based on 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lai Chusheng print is $3,529.
What is Lai Chusheng's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Lai Chusheng print is $16,265.
What is the average price of a medium Lai Chusheng work on paper?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Lai Chusheng work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $968, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Lai Chusheng's auction record?
Lai Chusheng's auction record is $124,122, set in 2015. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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