> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/li-chaoshi · updated 2026-11-01

# Li Chaoshi (1893–1971)

Li Chaoshi is a Chinese artist with 19 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $54,381. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Li Chaoshi sold in 2026 for $208,044, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Li Chaoshi work worth?

Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Li Chaoshi work is $54,381.

The median Li Chaoshi work on paper sells for $32,257 across 5 lots.

The median Li Chaoshi painting sells for $66,466 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2 | $66,466 | $78,550 | — | 2017-10-02 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $32,257‡ | $237,357 | 83.3% | 2026-04-06 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $237,357 | $468,254 | — | 2026-04-06 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $237,357 |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $93,225 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $78,550 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $54,381 |

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 Li Chaoshi worth?

Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Li Chaoshi work is $54,381. The median Li Chaoshi work on paper sells for $32,257 across 5 lots. The median Li Chaoshi painting sells for $66,466 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Li Chaoshi's auction record is $468,254, set in 2021.

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