Li Ruiqing (1867–1920)
Li Ruiqing is a Chinese artist with 280 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $3,919. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Li Ruiqing sold in 2025 for $4,921, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 216 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Li Ruiqing work is $3,919.
The median Li Ruiqing work on paper sells for $3,755 across 79 lots.
The median Li Ruiqing painting sells for $2,166 across 4 lots.
The median Li Ruiqing print sells for $716 across 2 lots.
Large (over 120 cm) Li Ruiqing work on papers typically sell for $1,658–$7,372 (the middle half of 62 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $716‡ | $1,112 | — | 2024-06-13 |
| Paintings | 5 | $2,166‡ | $2,480‡ | 80% | 2022-11-11 |
| Works on Paper | 80 | $3,755‡ | $38,714‡ | — | 2025-11-27 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | — | — | — | 1995-11-19 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $39,051‡ | $66,064‡ | — | 2024-12-10 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Li Ruiqing's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $716. Paintings (5 lots) median $2,166, record $2,480. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Li Ruiqing painting sells for around 3.0× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 6 lots) the median is $39,051.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $1,516–$6,058‡ | $2,896‡ | $11,132‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 62 | $1,658–$7,372‡ | $4,059‡ | $38,714‡ |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $38,714‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $35,044 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $2,480‡ |
| Paintings | 2021 | $2,166‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $1,112 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $320‡ |
‡ 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 Ruiqing worth?
Across 216 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Li Ruiqing work is $3,919. The median Li Ruiqing work on paper sells for $3,755 across 79 lots. The median Li Ruiqing painting sells for $2,166 across 4 lots. The median Li Ruiqing print sells for $716 across 2 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Li Ruiqing work on papers typically sell for $1,658–$7,372 (the middle half of 62 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Li Ruiqing work on paper?
Based on 79 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Li Ruiqing work on paper is $3,755. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Li Ruiqing's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Li Ruiqing work on paper is $38,714. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a large Li Ruiqing work on paper?
Based on 62 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Li Ruiqing work on paper (large (over 120 cm)) is $4,059, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Li Ruiqing's auction record?
Li Ruiqing's auction record is $66,064, set in 2013. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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