Li Huayi (b. 1948)
Li Huayi is a Chinese artist with 52 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $260,127. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Li Huayi sold in 2024 for $293,246, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 49 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Li Huayi work is $260,127.
The median Li Huayi work on paper sells for $260,127 across 33 lots.
The median Li Huayi painting sells for $451,540 across 9 lots.
Large (over 120 cm) Li Huayi work on papers typically sell for $228,247–$499,819 (the middle half of 24 sold 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 | 9 | $451,540‡ | $1.6M | — | 2022-10-07 |
| Works on Paper | 34 | $260,127 | $1.9M | 97.1% | 2025-10-29 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 42 | $306,632‡ | $1.9M | — | 2025-10-29 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $371,604–$998,760‡ | $746,379‡ | $1.6M |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 24 | $228,247–$499,819 | $295,938 | $1.9M |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $1.9M |
| Paintings | 2020 | $1.6M |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $1.4M |
| Paintings | 2020 | $1M |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Li Huayi worth?
Across 49 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Li Huayi work is $260,127. The median Li Huayi work on paper sells for $260,127 across 33 lots. The median Li Huayi painting sells for $451,540 across 9 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Li Huayi work on papers typically sell for $228,247–$499,819 (the middle half of 24 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Li Huayi work on paper?
Based on 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Li Huayi work on paper is $260,127.
What is Li Huayi's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Li Huayi work on paper is $1,920,000.
What is the average price of a large Li Huayi work on paper?
Based on 24 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Li Huayi work on paper (large (over 120 cm)) is $295,938, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Li Huayi's auction record?
Li Huayi's auction record is $1,920,000, set in 2016.
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