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# Li Shizhuo (1687–1770)

Li Shizhuo is a Chinese artist with 69 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $5,420. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Li Shizhuo sold in 2025 for $5,619, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Li Shizhuo work worth?

Across 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Li Shizhuo work is $5,420.

The median Li Shizhuo work on paper sells for $4,819 across 15 lots.

The median Li Shizhuo painting sells for $8,026 across 3 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 | 4 | $8,026 | $8,026 | 75% | 2022-10-09 |
| Works on Paper | 15 | $4,819‡ | $41,893 | — | 2021-06-06 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $214,704‡ | $596,743 | — | 2014-12-03 |

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

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $836–$6,201‡ | $5,003‡ | $11,221 |

‡ 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 | 2020 | $41,893 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $20,268 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $8,026 |

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 Shizhuo worth?

Across 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Li Shizhuo work is $5,420. The median Li Shizhuo work on paper sells for $4,819 across 15 lots. The median Li Shizhuo painting sells for $8,026 across 3 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Li Shizhuo work on paper is $4,819. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Li Shizhuo's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Li Shizhuo work on paper is $41,893.

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

Li Shizhuo's auction record is $596,743, set in 2013.

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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 Shizhuo auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/li-shizhuo-2 (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.