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# Li Jikai (b. 1975)

## What is Li Jikai’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 47 auction results for Li Jikai at 7 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $8,487 including buyer’s premium (middle half $8,187–$25,108, n=7). The auction record is $1,202,035 for Corkhorse, Fly and Writing (2008, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Corkhorse, Fly and Writing, 2005 | Acrylic on canvas | $1,202,035 | Christie's | May 2008 |
| 2 | Big Mushroom, 2008 | Acrylic on canvas | $122,335 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2021 |
| 3 | 我的蘑菇，我的家园, 2005年作 | 布面 丙烯 | $48,825 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2008 |
| 4 | Watermelon Field, 2021 | Acrylic on canvas | $42,743 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2024 |
| 5 | 暗伤, 2006年作 | 布面 丙烯 | $40,688 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2008 |
| 6 | Pilot, 2005 | Oil on canvas | $33,947 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jul 2026 |
| 7 | Wooden Horse, 2006 | Sculpture | $18,722 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Oct 2013 |
| 8 | 指尖之上, 2005年作 | 布面 丙烯 | $16,814 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2010 |
| 9 | A beginning for an end, 2006 | Oil on canvas | $16,268 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2025 |
| 10 | 戴围巾的小孩, 2007 | — | $14,041 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Oct 2013 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 14 | $16,541 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $41,715 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 6 | $8,207 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 47 results from 7 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Li Jikai is a Chinese artist with 57 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $19,217. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Li Jikai sold in 2026 for $33,947, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Li Jikai work worth?

Across 47 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Li Jikai work is $19,217.

The median Li Jikai painting sells for $31,805 across 32 lots.

The median Li Jikai sculpture sells for $21,708 across 2 lots.

The median Li Jikai work on paper sells for $3,649 across 1 lots.

Large (over 120 cm) Li Jikai paintings typically sell for $24,623–$122,335 (the middle half of 21 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 | 33 | $31,805‡ | $1.2M | 97% | 2026-07-17 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $3,649 | $3,649 | — | 2018-03-29 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $21,708‡ | $24,694‡ | — | 2013-12-02 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $169,638‡ | $1.2M | — | 2021-12-02 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $8,207–$15,827‡ | $13,726‡ | $159,150 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 21 | $24,623–$122,335‡ | $42,743‡ | $1.2M |

‡ 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 | 2008 | $1.2M |
| Paintings | 2009 | $318,301 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2013 | $24,694‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2013 | $18,722 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $3,649 |

‡ 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 Jikai worth?

Across 47 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Li Jikai work is $19,217. The median Li Jikai painting sells for $31,805 across 32 lots. The median Li Jikai sculpture sells for $21,708 across 2 lots. The median Li Jikai work on paper sells for $3,649 across 1 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Li Jikai paintings typically sell for $24,623–$122,335 (the middle half of 21 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Based on 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Li Jikai painting is $31,805. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Li Jikai painting is $1,202,035.

### What is the average price of a large Li Jikai painting?

Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Li Jikai painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $42,743, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a medium Li Jikai painting?

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Li Jikai painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $13,726, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Li Jikai's auction record is $1,202,035, set in 2008.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Li Jikai auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/li-jikai-2 (updated 2026-11-03).

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.