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

# Li Gang (b. 1962)

Li Gang is a Chinese artist with 36 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $10,953. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Li Gang sold in 2018 for $20,021, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Li Gang work worth?

Across 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Li Gang work is $10,953.

The median Li Gang work on paper sells for $9,406 across 13 lots.

The median Li Gang painting sells for $11,093 across 11 lots.

The median Li Gang sculpture sells for $22,247 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 | 11 | $11,093‡ | $146,495‡ | — | 2025-12-18 |
| Works on Paper | 13 | $9,406‡ | $84,000 | — | 2018-09-21 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $22,247‡ | $22,247‡ | — | 2014-06-02 |

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

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $6,302–$11,433‡ | $6,977‡ | $32,075 |

‡ 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 | $146,495‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $84,000 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $72,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $33,600 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2014 | $22,247‡ |

‡ 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 Gang worth?

Across 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Li Gang work is $10,953. The median Li Gang work on paper sells for $9,406 across 13 lots. The median Li Gang painting sells for $11,093 across 11 lots. The median Li Gang sculpture sells for $22,247 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Li Gang work on paper?

Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Li Gang work on paper is $9,406. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Li Gang's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Li Gang work on paper is $84,000.

### What is the average price of a Li Gang painting?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Li Gang painting is $11,093. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Li Gang's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Li Gang painting is $146,495. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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

Li Gang's auction record is $146,495, set in 2011. 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, “Li Gang auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/li-gang (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.