Li Shu (b. 1843)
Li Shu is a Chinese artist with 41 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $1,076. 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 Shu sold in 2023 for $2,298, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Li Shu on OpeningBid →What is a Li Shu work worth?
Across 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Li Shu work is $1,076.
The median Li Shu work on paper sells for $1,620 across 6 lots.
The median Li Shu painting sells for $574 across 6 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 | 7 | $574‡ | $2,152‡ | 85.7% | 2019-11-20 |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $1,620†‡ | $2,298 | 75% | 2023-10-06 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $2,298 |
| Paintings | 2018 | $2,152‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $1,750 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $817 |
‡ 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 Shu worth?
Across 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Li Shu work is $1,076. The median Li Shu work on paper sells for $1,620 across 6 lots. The median Li Shu painting sells for $574 across 6 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 Li Shu's auction record?
Li Shu's auction record is $10,751, set in 2015.
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