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# 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.

## What is a Li Shutong work 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).

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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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 Shutong auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/li-shutong-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.