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

# 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.

## What is a Li Huayi work 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).

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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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 Huayi auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/li-huayi (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.