Li Shan (1942–1762)

Li Shan is a Chinese artist with 78 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $38,517.

Price breakdown by category

CategoryLots trackedMedian priceRecord priceSell-throughLast sale
Prints & Editions3$24,187$64,4592015-03-15
Paintings23$67,100$593,4052022-10-06
Works on Paper15$12,221$89,0552025-10-10
Masterpieces (top of market)14$159,771$593,4052021-05-25

Li Shan's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $24,187. Paintings (23 lots) median $67,100, record $593,405. A typical Li Shan painting sells for around 2.8× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 14 lots) the median is $159,771.

Recent sales

TitleDateHousePrice
|Li Shan, Frog, Fish, Flowers and Birds2025-10-10Sotheby's$13,056
|Li Shan, Bamboo, Chrysanthemum and Rock2025-10-10Sotheby's$9,792
Five Pines2024-11-27Christie's$89,055
Cypress by a Rock2024-06-01Christie's$13,700
Ink Orchid2023-12-02Christie's$12,901

Frequently asked questions

What is the average price of a Li Shan painting?

Based on 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Li Shan painting is $67,100.

What is Li Shan's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Li Shan painting is $593,405.

What is the average price of a Li Shan work on paper?

Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Li Shan work on paper is $12,221.

What is Li Shan's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Li Shan work on paper is $89,055.

What is Li Shan's auction record?

Li Shan's auction record is $593,405, set on 2014-05-24.