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

# Li Kai (b. 1947)

Li Kai is a Chinese artist with 41 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $3,609. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Li Kai is recorded as sold in 2013 for $4,023; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Li Kai work worth?

Across 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Li Kai work is $3,609.

The median Li Kai painting sells for $3,609 across 28 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Li Kai paintings typically sell for $2,497–$4,922 (the middle half of 22 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 | 29 | $3,609‡ | $45,071 | 96.6% | 2020-12-01 |

‡ 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) | 22 | $2,497–$4,922‡ | $3,445‡ | $45,071 |

‡ 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 | 2012 | $45,071 |
| Paintings | 2007 | $23,363‡ |

‡ 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 Kai worth?

Across 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Li Kai work is $3,609. The median Li Kai painting sells for $3,609 across 28 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Li Kai paintings typically sell for $2,497–$4,922 (the middle half of 22 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Based on 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Li Kai painting is $3,609. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Li Kai painting is $45,071.

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

Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Li Kai painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,445, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Li Kai's auction record is $45,071, set in 2012.

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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 Kai auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/li-kai (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.