Li Wentian (1834–1895)
Li Wentian is a Chinese artist with 29 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $3,710. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Li Wentian is recorded as sold in 2021 for $4,408; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Li Wentian on OpeningBid →What is a Li Wentian work worth?
Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Li Wentian work is $3,710.
The median Li Wentian work on paper sells for $3,883 across 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 14 | $3,883‡ | $9,406 | — | 2021-12-04 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $2,961–$4,408‡ | $4,328‡ | $9,406 |
‡ 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 | 2014 | $9,406 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $6,085‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Li Wentian worth?
Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Li Wentian work is $3,710. The median Li Wentian work on paper sells for $3,883 across 14 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Li Wentian work on paper?
Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Li Wentian work on paper is $3,883. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Li Wentian's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Li Wentian work on paper is $9,406.
What is Li Wentian's auction record?
Li Wentian's auction record is $9,406, set in 2014.
See the full Li Wentian record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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