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

# Li Qing (b. 1986)

Li Qing is a Chinese artist with 43 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $37,993. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Li Qing is recorded as sold in 2016 for $51,931; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Li Qing work worth?

Across 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Li Qing work is $37,993.

The median Li Qing painting sells for $39,134 across 18 lots.

The median Li Qing photograph sells for $34,030 across 2 lots.

The median Li Qing work on paper sells for $5,433 across 1 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 | 19 | $39,134‡ | $520,192 | 94.7% | 2024-08-27 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $5,433‡ | $5,433‡ | — | 2023-06-12 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $60,100 | $60,100 | — | 2014-04-06 |
| Photography | 2 | $34,030‡ | $51,931‡ | — | 2020-07-09 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $49,245–$67,800‡ | $56,427‡ | $520,192 |

‡ 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 | $520,192 |
| Paintings | 2011 | $92,521‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2014 | $60,100 |
| Photography | 2016 | $51,931‡ |
| Photography | 2020 | $16,129 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $5,433‡ |

‡ 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 Qing worth?

Across 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Li Qing work is $37,993. The median Li Qing painting sells for $39,134 across 18 lots. The median Li Qing photograph sells for $34,030 across 2 lots. The median Li Qing work on paper sells for $5,433 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Li Qing painting is $39,134. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Li Qing painting is $520,192.

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

Li Qing's auction record is $520,192, 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 Qing auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/li-qing (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.