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# Li Ruiqing (1867–1920)

Li Ruiqing is a Chinese artist with 273 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $3,985. 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.

## What is a Li Ruiqing work worth?

Across 211 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Li Ruiqing work is $3,985.

The median Li Ruiqing work on paper sells for $3,870 across 75 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–$7,305 (the middle half of 58 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 | 76 | $3,870‡ | $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) | 58 | $1,658–$7,305‡ | $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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Li Ruiqing worth?

Across 211 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Li Ruiqing work is $3,985. The median Li Ruiqing work on paper sells for $3,870 across 75 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–$7,305 (the middle half of 58 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 75 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Li Ruiqing work on paper is $3,870. 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 58 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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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Li Ruiqing auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/li-ruiqing-2 (updated 2026-11-03).

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.