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

# Li Qimao (1925–2019)

Li Qimao is a Taiwanese artist with 20 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $4,328. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Li Qimao is recorded as sold in 2020 for $6,135; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Li Qimao work worth?

Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Li Qimao work is $4,328.

The median Li Qimao work on paper sells for $4,274 across 7 lots.

The median Li Qimao painting sells for $9,287 across 5 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 | 6 | $9,287‡ | $13,013‡ | 83.3% | 2019-11-30 |
| Works on Paper | 10 | $4,274‡ | $6,192‡ | 70% | 2021-05-17 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $2,208–$4,314‡ | $4,099‡ | $6,135‡ |

‡ 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 | 2018 | $13,013‡ |
| Paintings | 2007 | $11,221‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $6,192‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $6,135‡ |

‡ 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 Qimao worth?

Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Li Qimao work is $4,328. The median Li Qimao work on paper sells for $4,274 across 7 lots. The median Li Qimao painting sells for $9,287 across 5 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Li Qimao's auction record is $13,013, set in 2018. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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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 Qimao auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/li-qimao (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.