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

# Li Xiaogang (b. 1958)

Li Xiaogang is a Chinese artist with 40 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $80,277. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Li Xiaogang is recorded as sold in 2016 for $241,285; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Li Xiaogang work worth?

Across 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Li Xiaogang work is $80,277.

The median Li Xiaogang painting sells for $73,021 across 23 lots.

The median Li Xiaogang work on paper sells for $1,724 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 | 23 | $73,021‡ | $325,722‡ | — | 2026-03-05 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $1,724‡ | $1,724‡ | — | 2011-04-22 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 10 | $185,555‡ | $325,722‡ | — | 2016-05-08 |

‡ 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) | 7 | $21,223–$78,443‡ | $54,287‡ | $97,432‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 11 | $101,023–$203,221‡ | $143,854‡ | $325,722‡ |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2012 | $325,722‡ |
| Paintings | 2013 | $284,935‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $1,724‡ |

‡ 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 Xiaogang worth?

Across 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Li Xiaogang work is $80,277. The median Li Xiaogang painting sells for $73,021 across 23 lots. The median Li Xiaogang work on paper sells for $1,724 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Based on 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Li Xiaogang painting is $73,021. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Li Xiaogang painting is $325,722. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a large Li Xiaogang painting?

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Li Xiaogang painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $143,854, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Li Xiaogang's auction record is $325,722, 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 Xiaogang auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/li-xiaogang (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.