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

# Li Hongyi (1831–1885)

Li Hongyi is a Chinese artist with 12 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $918. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Li Hongyi sold in 2025 for $1,143, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Li Hongyi work worth?

Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Li Hongyi work is $918.

The median Li Hongyi work on paper sells for $3,001 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2 | $3,001‡ | $5,616‡ | — | 2025-04-07 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $5,616‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $386 |

‡ 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 Hongyi worth?

Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Li Hongyi work is $918. The median Li Hongyi work on paper sells for $3,001 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Li Hongyi's auction record is $14,101, set in 2022. 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 Hongyi auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/li-hongyi (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.