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# Li Tiefu (1869–1952)

Li Tiefu is a Chinese artist with 5 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $93,383.

A work by Li Tiefu sold in 2014 for $136,911, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Li Tiefu work worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Li Tiefu work is $93,383.

The median Li Tiefu painting sells for $136,911 across 3 lots.

The median Li Tiefu work on paper sells for $2,084 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 3 | $136,911 | $172,899 | — | 2014-10-06 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $2,084 | $2,084 | — | 2003-04-29 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2009 | $172,899 |
| Paintings | 2014 | $136,911 |
| Works on Paper | 2003 | $2,084 |

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 Tiefu worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Li Tiefu work is $93,383. The median Li Tiefu painting sells for $136,911 across 3 lots. The median Li Tiefu work on paper sells for $2,084 across 1 lots.

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

Li Tiefu's auction record is $172,899, set in 2009.

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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 Tiefu auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/li-tiefu (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.