Li Shinan (b. 1940)
Li Shinan is a Chinese artist with 127 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $2,546. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Li Shinan is recorded as sold in 2025 for $2,907; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Li Shinan on OpeningBid →What is a Li Shinan work worth?
Across 78 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Li Shinan work is $2,546.
The median Li Shinan painting sells for $2,513 across 28 lots.
The median Li Shinan work on paper sells for $1,170 across 8 lots.
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 29 | $2,513†‡ | $8,394 | 96.6% | 2026-01-30 |
| Works on Paper | 11 | $1,170‡ | $3,852‡ | 72.7% | 2021-05-17 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $20,234‡ | $25,521‡ | — | 2013-01-19 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $2,083–$5,538‡ | $3,795‡ | $6,922 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $942–$5,188†‡ | $1,099†‡ | $8,394 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $1,067–$5,360‡ | $4,041‡ | $6,837‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $532–$931‡ | $927‡ | $2,789‡ |
‡ 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 | 2013 | $10,380 |
| Paintings | 2013 | $8,394 |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $3,852‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $2,789‡ |
‡ 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 Shinan worth?
Across 78 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Li Shinan work is $2,546. The median Li Shinan painting sells for $2,513 across 28 lots. The median Li Shinan work on paper sells for $1,170 across 8 lots. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Li Shinan painting?
Based on 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Li Shinan painting is $2,513. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Li Shinan's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Li Shinan painting is $8,394.
What is the average price of a Li Shinan work on paper?
Based on 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Li Shinan work on paper is $1,170. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Li Shinan's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Li Shinan work on paper is $3,852. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is Li Shinan's auction record?
Li Shinan's auction record is $25,521, set in 2012. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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