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

# Li Wen

Li Wen is a Chinese artist with 8 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $2,638. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Li Wen sold in 2013 for $11,283, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Li Wen work worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Li Wen work is $2,638.

The median Li Wen photograph sells for $396 across 1 lots.

The median Li Wen painting sells for $2,638 across 1 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 | 1 | $2,638‡ | $2,638‡ | — | 2007-09-15 |
| Photography | 2 | $396 | $396 | 50% | 2016-12-08 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2007 | $2,638‡ |
| Photography | 2016 | $396 |

‡ 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 Wen worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Li Wen work is $2,638. The median Li Wen photograph sells for $396 across 1 lots. The median Li Wen painting sells for $2,638 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Li Wen's auction record is $11,283, set in 2013.

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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 Wen auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/li-wen (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.