> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/li-jin · updated 2026-11-02

# Li Jin (b. 1958)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 10 auction results for Li Jin at 4 houses since 2008. Over the last 24 months the median price was $7,040 including buyer’s premium (middle half $4,485–$10,172, n=7). The auction record is $52,691 for Garden (2026, Phillips). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Garden, 2005 | Ink | $52,691 | Phillips | Mar 2026 |
| 2 | Banquet under a melon, 2004 | Ink | $22,611 | Phillips | Feb 2022 |
| 3 | Holiday | — | $18,750 | Sotheby's | Sep 2008 |
| 4 | Our Vegetables, 2022 | Ink | $13,058 | Phillips | Nov 2024 |
| 5 | Health Centre Series | Ink and colour on paper | $7,286 | Christie's | Aug 2026 |
| 6 | Eating Well, 1958 | Ink and color on paper | $7,040 | Bonhams | Sep 2026 |
| 7 | Idol, 2015 | Scroll, mounted and framed, ink on paper | $6,153 | Christie's | Aug 2026 |
| 8 | Lady | Hanging scroll, ink and colour on paper | $4,815 | Christie's | Aug 2021 |
| 9 | Self Portrait with Girlfriend Jane, 1958 | Hanging scroll, ink and color on paper | $2,816 | Bonhams | Sep 2026 |
| 10 | Self-portrait with Two Tibetan Friends, 1958 | Ink and color on paper | $2,816 | Bonhams | Sep 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 8 | $6,597 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $13,058 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 10 results from 4 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Li Jin is a Chinese artist with 13 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $7,163.

A work by Li Jin sold in 2026 for $7,286, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Li Jin work worth?

Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Li Jin work is $7,163.

The median Li Jin work on paper sells for $7,286 across 7 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 7 | $7,286 | $52,691 | — | 2026-09-17 |

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $7,040–$22,611 | $13,058 | $52,691 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $52,691 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $22,611 |

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 Jin worth?

Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Li Jin work is $7,163. The median Li Jin work on paper sells for $7,286 across 7 lots.

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

Li Jin's auction record is $52,691, set in 2026.

---

Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Li Jin auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/li-jin (updated 2026-11-02).

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.