> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/li-weiqing · updated 2026-11-01

# Li Weiqing (1909–1997)

Li Weiqing is an artist with 99 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $2,589. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Li Weiqing is recorded as sold in 2017 for $3,534; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Li Weiqing work worth?

Across 65 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Li Weiqing work is $2,589.

The median Li Weiqing painting sells for $2,434 across 38 lots.

The median Li Weiqing work on paper sells for $5,973 across 5 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Li Weiqing paintings typically sell for $1,563–$3,972 (the middle half of 26 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 58 | $2,434‡ | $8,554‡ | 65.5% | 2019-12-03 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $5,973‡ | $144,765‡ | — | 2023-12-07 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $136,783‡ | $144,765‡ | — | 2013-01-05 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 26 | $1,563–$3,972‡ | $2,434‡ | $8,554‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $2,547–$6,015‡ | $4,430‡ | $6,472‡ |

‡ 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 | 2012 | $144,765‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $9,229‡ |
| Paintings | 2012 | $8,554‡ |
| Paintings | 2013 | $6,472‡ |

‡ 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 Weiqing worth?

Across 65 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Li Weiqing work is $2,589. The median Li Weiqing painting sells for $2,434 across 38 lots. The median Li Weiqing work on paper sells for $5,973 across 5 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Li Weiqing paintings typically sell for $1,563–$3,972 (the middle half of 26 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Li Weiqing painting?

Based on 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Li Weiqing painting is $2,434. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Li Weiqing's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Li Weiqing painting is $8,554. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a medium Li Weiqing painting?

Based on 26 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Li Weiqing painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,434, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Li Weiqing's auction record is $144,765, set in 2012. 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 Weiqing auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/li-weiqing (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.