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

# Li Xiaoke (b. 1944)

Li Xiaoke is a Chinese artist with 55 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $69,551. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Li Xiaoke is recorded as sold in 2018 for $138,984; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Li Xiaoke work worth?

Across 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Li Xiaoke work is $69,551.

The median Li Xiaoke painting sells for $79,296 across 23 lots.

The median Li Xiaoke work on paper sells for $104,585 across 9 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 | $79,296‡ | $533,251 | — | 2025-09-27 |
| Works on Paper | 9 | $104,585 | $420,000 | — | 2016-10-22 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 18 | $172,010‡ | $533,251 | — | 2018-06-18 |

‡ 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) | 13 | $11,234–$138,958‡ | $69,551‡ | $278,045 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $132,076–$320,931‡ | $163,707‡ | $533,251 |

‡ 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 | 2014 | $533,251 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $420,000 |
| Paintings | 2014 | $365,098‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $252,898 |

‡ 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 Xiaoke worth?

Across 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Li Xiaoke work is $69,551. The median Li Xiaoke painting sells for $79,296 across 23 lots. The median Li Xiaoke work on paper sells for $104,585 across 9 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Based on 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Li Xiaoke painting is $79,296. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Li Xiaoke painting is $533,251.

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

Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Li Xiaoke painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $69,551, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Li Xiaoke's auction record is $533,251, 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 Xiaoke auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/li-xiaoke (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.