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

# Li Hongzao (1820–1897)

Li Hongzao is a Chinese artist with 22 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $5,118. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Li Hongzao sold in 2021 for $5,118, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Li Hongzao work worth?

Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Li Hongzao work is $5,118.

The median Li Hongzao work on paper sells for $4,920 across 7 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 | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Works on Paper | 7 | $4,920‡ | $9,677 | — | 2023-07-05 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $9,677 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $8,866‡ |

‡ 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 Hongzao worth?

Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Li Hongzao work is $5,118. The median Li Hongzao work on paper sells for $4,920 across 7 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Li Hongzao's auction record is $53,377, 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 Hongzao auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/li-hongzao (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.