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

# Li Ruwei (1811–1882)

Li Ruwei is an artist with 3 auction lots recorded since 2012, median price $158. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Li Ruwei is recorded as sold in 2024 for $158; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Li Ruwei work worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Li Ruwei work is $158.

The median Li Ruwei painting sells for $158 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 | 1 | $158‡ | $158‡ | — | 2024-06-23 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | — | — | — | 2012-12-03 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2024 | $158‡ |

‡ 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 Ruwei worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Li Ruwei work is $158. The median Li Ruwei painting sells for $158 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Li Ruwei's auction record is $158, set in 2024. 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 Ruwei auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/li-ruwei (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.