Li Shutong (1880–1942)
Li Shutong is a Chinese artist with 52 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $12,380. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Li Shutong is recorded as sold in 2024 for $12,728; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Li Shutong work is $12,380.
The median Li Shutong work on paper sells for $100,247 across 17 lots.
The median Li Shutong print sells for $5,177 across 3 lots.
The median Li Shutong painting sells for $1,450 across 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 3 | $5,177‡ | $12,380‡ | — | 2023-05-19 |
| Paintings | 2 | $1,450‡ | $1,611‡ | — | 2023-11-04 |
| Works on Paper | 17 | $100,247‡ | $1.9M‡ | — | 2023-11-04 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $11,120 | $11,120 | — | 2024-11-28 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 12 | $186,478‡ | $1.9M‡ | — | 2020-12-05 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Li Shutong's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $5,177. Paintings (2 lots) median $1,450, record $1,611. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 12 lots) the median is $186,478.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $22,494–$149,302‡ | $102,013‡ | $262,266‡ |
‡ 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 | 2016 | $1.9M‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $825,976‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $12,380‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $11,120 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $5,177 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $1,611‡ |
| Paintings | 2023 | $1,289‡ |
‡ 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 Shutong worth?
Across 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Li Shutong work is $12,380. The median Li Shutong work on paper sells for $100,247 across 17 lots. The median Li Shutong print sells for $5,177 across 3 lots. The median Li Shutong painting sells for $1,450 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Li Shutong work on paper?
Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Li Shutong work on paper is $100,247. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Li Shutong's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Li Shutong work on paper is $1,938,766. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is Li Shutong's auction record?
Li Shutong's auction record is $1,938,766, set in 2016. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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