> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/li-chen · updated 2026-11-02

# Li Chen (b. 1975)

## What is Li Chen’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 195 auction results for Li Chen at 11 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $200,642 including buyer’s premium (middle half $91,747–$281,867, n=13). The auction record is $1,267,068 for Golden Rain (2018, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Golden Rain, 2005 | Bronze | $1,267,068 | Christie's | May 2018 |
| 2 | Sky, 2012 | Bronze | $1,260,000 | Christie's | Nov 2024 |
| 3 | FLOATING HEAVENLY PALACE, 2007 | Bronze | $1,008,614 | Christie's | May 2017 |
| 4 | Fire Master, 2010 | Bronze | $960,000 | Christie's | Sep 2017 |
| 5 | Soaring Dragon, 2010 | Bronze | $944,000 | Sotheby's | Jun 2014 |
| 6 | Avalokitesvara | Sculpture | $927,490 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Apr 2021 |
| 7 | Flickering Moonlight, 2009 | Bronze | $780,000 | Christie's | Sep 2018 |
| 8 | Nothing in the Heart, 2005 | Bronze | $780,000 | Christie's | Sep 2019 |
| 9 | Float to Sukhavati, 2002 | Bronze | $627,474 | Christie's | May 2019 |
| 10 | Landscape in Heaven | — | $601,285 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Mar 2019 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 17 | $195,418 |
| Sculpture | 95 | $161,544 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 20 | $295,810 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 45 | $175,665 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 37 | $112,642 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 195 results from 11 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Li Chen is a Chinese artist with 202 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $152,159. 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 Li Chen sold in 2026 for $244,701, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Li Chen work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Li Chen work worth?

Across 195 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Li Chen work is $152,159.

The median Li Chen sculpture sells for $153,113 across 165 lots.

The median Li Chen print sells for $12,776 across 3 lots.

The median Li Chen work on paper sells for $1,306 across 2 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Li Chen sculptures typically sell for $91,545–$228,403 (the middle half of 94 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Li Chen sculptures typically sell for $44,846–$190,988 (the middle half of 42 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 3 | $12,776‡ | $200,585‡ | — | 2022-07-29 |
| Paintings | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $1,306 | $1,306 | — | 2025-06-10 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 170 | $153,113†‡ | $1.3M | 97.1% | 2026-09-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 135 | $200,642†‡ | $1.3M | — | 2026-09-30 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 42 | $44,846–$190,988‡ | $105,796‡ | $1.3M |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 94 | $91,545–$228,403‡ | $141,328‡ | $780,000 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 24 | $176,543–$418,767†‡ | $282,816†‡ | $1.3M |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2018 | $1.3M |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $1.3M |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $200,585‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $12,776 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $1,306 |

‡ 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 Li Chen worth?

Across 195 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Li Chen work is $152,159. The median Li Chen sculpture sells for $153,113 across 165 lots. The median Li Chen print sells for $12,776 across 3 lots. The median Li Chen work on paper sells for $1,306 across 2 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Li Chen sculptures typically sell for $91,545–$228,403 (the middle half of 94 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Li Chen sculptures typically sell for $44,846–$190,988 (the middle half of 42 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 Li Chen sculpture?

Based on 165 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Li Chen sculpture is $153,113. 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 Li Chen's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Li Chen sculpture is $1,267,068.

### What is the average price of a medium Li Chen sculpture?

Based on 94 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Li Chen sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $141,328, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a small Li Chen sculpture?

Based on 42 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Li Chen sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $105,796, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Li Chen's auction record is $1,267,068, set in 2018.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Li Chen auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/li-chen (updated 2026-11-02).

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.