Li Keran (1907–1989)
What is Li Keran’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 2,611 auction results for Li Keran at 34 houses since 1994. Over the last 24 months the median price was $21,695 including buyer’s premium (middle half $6,940–$69,242, n=168). The auction record is $4,590,617 for 雨后斜阳图 (2025, China Zhonghongxin International Auction). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 雨后斜阳图, 1984 | Ink wash painting | $4,590,617 | China Zhonghongxin International Auction | Jun 2025 |
| 2 | Lanting Tu, 1985年作 | 设色纸本 | $3,535,919 | Beijing Hanhai Auction (北京翰海拍卖) | May 2011 |
| 3 | 漓江胜景图, 丁巳（1977年）作 | 镜心 设色纸本 | $2,871,116 | China Guardian (中国嘉德) | Dec 2017 |
| 4 | Army Crossing the Yangtze River, 1907 | Ink | $2,538,742 | Christie's | May 2019 |
| 5 | Li Jiang Tian Xia Jing | 设色纸本 | $2,024,393 | China Guardian (中国嘉德) | Jun 2017 |
| 6 | 峨眉溪涧图 | — | $1,740,727 | Beijing Council | Jun 2011 |
| 7 | 雨后斜阳, 1965 | 设色纸本 | $1,698,458 | China Guardian (中国嘉德) | Oct 2012 |
| 8 | 流岩一景 镜心, 1962年作 | 设色纸本 | $1,698,225 | Beijing Hanhai Auction (北京翰海拍卖) | Dec 2012 |
| 9 | Kan Shan Tu, 1964年作 | 设色纸本 | $1,405,575 | Beijing Hanhai Auction (北京翰海拍卖) | May 2013 |
| 10 | DRIZZLE IN SPRING MOUNTAINS, 1980 | Ink and colour on paper, hanging scroll | $1,309,154 | Sotheby's | Apr 2011 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 195 | $77,049 |
| Paintings | 126 | $75,629 |
| Other | 266 | $40,051 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 24 | $148,248 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 291 | $68,737 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 91 | $11,475 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 2,611 results from 34 houses · How we compute these figures
Li Keran is a Chinese artist with 3,183 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $60,546. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Li Keran sold in 2026 for $64,463, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Li Keran on OpeningBid →What is a Li Keran work worth?
Across 2,611 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Li Keran work is $60,546.
The median Li Keran painting sells for $94,549 across 601 lots.
The median Li Keran work on paper sells for $48,404 across 496 lots.
The median Li Keran print sells for $154 across 4 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Li Keran work on papers typically sell for $14,149–$80,134 (the middle half of 235 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Li Keran paintings typically sell for $60,020–$268,936 (the middle half of 188 sold lots).
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 4 | $154 | $231 | — | 2025-10-27 |
| Paintings | 685 | $94,549†‡ | $18.7M‡ | 87.7% | 2026-06-09 |
| Works on Paper | 552 | $48,404†‡ | $2.5M | 89.9% | 2026-08-29 |
| Photography | 3 | $3,939 | $4,923 | — | 2025-12-28 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 480 | $250,462†‡ | $18.7M‡ | — | 2026-05-25 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Li Keran's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (4 lots) median $154. Paintings (685 lots) median $94,549, record $18,680,937. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Li Keran painting sells for around 612× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 480 lots) the median is $250,462.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 64 | $15,869–$110,633‡ | $44,937‡ | $707,184 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 188 | $60,020–$268,936‡ | $118,199‡ | $3.5M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 12 | $80,269–$1M‡ | $328,670‡ | $18.7M‡ |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 54 | $5,788–$32,436‡ | $10,362‡ | $596,939 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 235 | $14,149–$80,134†‡ | $37,723†‡ | $2.5M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 34 | $61,333–$176,877‡ | $127,947‡ | $2.2M‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 | 2021 | $18.7M‡ |
| Paintings | 2017 | $11.3M‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $2.5M |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $2.2M‡ |
| Photography | 2024 | $4,923 |
| Photography | 2025 | $2,954 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $231 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $154 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Li Keran worth?
Across 2,611 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Li Keran work is $60,546. The median Li Keran painting sells for $94,549 across 601 lots. The median Li Keran work on paper sells for $48,404 across 496 lots. The median Li Keran print sells for $154 across 4 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Li Keran work on papers typically sell for $14,149–$80,134 (the middle half of 235 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Li Keran paintings typically sell for $60,020–$268,936 (the middle half of 188 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Li Keran painting?
Based on 601 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Li Keran painting is $94,549. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Li Keran's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Li Keran painting is $18,680,937. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Li Keran work on paper?
Based on 496 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Li Keran work on paper is $48,404. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Li Keran's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Li Keran work on paper is $2,538,742.
What is the average price of a medium Li Keran work on paper?
Based on 235 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Li Keran work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $37,723, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a medium Li Keran painting?
Based on 188 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Li Keran painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $118,199, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Li Keran's auction record?
Li Keran's auction record is $18,680,937, set in 2021. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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