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# 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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.

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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 Wentian auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/li-wentian-2 (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.