Li Xingjian (b. 1937)
What is Li Xingjian’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 111 auction results for Li Xingjian at 14 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $257 including buyer’s premium (middle half $240–$896, n=7). The auction record is $56,811 for QUIET VALLEY (2005, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | QUIET VALLEY, 1989 | Ink and colour on paper | $56,811 | Christie's | May 2005 |
| 2 | 清漓好风光, 1998年作 | 设色纸本 | $4,756 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Sep 2009 |
| 3 | 雨住瀑声喧, 1979年作 | 水墨纸本 | $3,896 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Apr 2011 |
| 4 | 纳荫 镜心 | 设色纸本 | $3,648 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Apr 2012 |
| 5 | 飞流直下三千尺, 2001年作 | 设色纸本 | $1,968 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Sep 2009 |
| 6 | Autumn Mountains and Red Leaves | 设色纸本 | $1,313 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Mar 2010 |
| 7 | 万山红遍 | 设色纸本 | $1,313 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Mar 2010 |
| 8 | 山城夕照中 镜心 | 设色纸本 | $1,313 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Mar 2010 |
| 9 | A Lone Bee Among Wisteria, 1937 | Ink and colour on paper | $1,305 | Bonhams | Aug 2025 |
| 10 | 小桥流水 镜心 | 设色纸本 | $1,149 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Mar 2010 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 13 | $1,313 |
| Paintings | 8 | $650 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 18 | $1,121 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 111 results from 14 houses · How we compute these figures
Li Xingjian is a Chinese artist with 155 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $1,172. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Li Xingjian is recorded as sold in 2025 for $12,922; 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 Xingjian on OpeningBid →What is a Li Xingjian work worth?
Across 111 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Li Xingjian work is $1,172.
The median Li Xingjian painting sells for $862 across 54 lots.
The median Li Xingjian work on paper sells for $492 across 9 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Li Xingjian paintings typically sell for $816–$1,569 (the middle half of 35 sold lots).
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 55 | $862†‡ | $12,349‡ | — | 2026-09-13 |
| Works on Paper | 9 | $492‡ | $56,811 | — | 2025-11-27 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $12,349‡ | $56,811 | — | 2025-09-10 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $492–$820‡ | $656‡ | $2,680‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 35 | $816–$1,569†‡ | $1,149†‡ | $5,699‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $492–$3,896‡ | $1,305‡ | $56,811 |
‡ 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 | 2005 | $56,811 |
| Paintings | 2006 | $12,349‡ |
| Paintings | 2014 | $12,168‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $3,896 |
‡ 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 Xingjian worth?
Across 111 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Li Xingjian work is $1,172. The median Li Xingjian painting sells for $862 across 54 lots. The median Li Xingjian work on paper sells for $492 across 9 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Li Xingjian paintings typically sell for $816–$1,569 (the middle half of 35 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Li Xingjian painting?
Based on 54 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Li Xingjian painting is $862. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Li Xingjian's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Li Xingjian painting is $12,349. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium Li Xingjian painting?
Based on 35 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Li Xingjian painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,149, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a small Li Xingjian painting?
Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Li Xingjian painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $656, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Li Xingjian's auction record?
Li Xingjian's auction record is $56,811, set in 2005.
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