Li Tianbing (b. 1974)
Li Tianbing is a Chinese artist with 54 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $52,261. 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 Tianbing sold in 2025 for $162,346, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Li Tianbing on OpeningBid →What is a Li Tianbing work worth?
Across 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Li Tianbing work is $52,261.
The median Li Tianbing painting sells for $48,290 across 21 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 | 38 | $48,290†‡ | $176,674 | 55.3% | 2026-02-28 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 9 | $162,346 | $368,098 | — | 2025-03-06 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 17 | $17,726–$129,385†‡ | $52,521†‡ | $176,674 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 | 2022 | $176,674 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $162,346 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Li Tianbing worth?
Across 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Li Tianbing work is $52,261. The median Li Tianbing painting sells for $48,290 across 21 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 Tianbing painting?
Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Li Tianbing painting is $48,290. 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 Tianbing's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Li Tianbing painting is $176,674.
What is the average price of a large Li Tianbing painting?
Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Li Tianbing painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $52,521, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Tianbing's auction record?
Li Tianbing's auction record is $368,098, set in 2007.
See the full Li Tianbing record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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