Li Xiong-cai (1910–2001)
What is Li Xiong-cai’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 78 auction results for Li Xiong-cai at 13 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $5,389 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,673–$16,141, n=7). The auction record is $568,109 for CLOUDY SKY OVER GREEN MOUNTAIN (2005, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CLOUDY SKY OVER GREEN MOUNTAIN | Ink and colour on paper | $568,109 | Christie's | May 2005 |
| 2 | Pavilion beside the Streams, 1949 | Ink and colour on paper | $335,002 | Christie's | May 2006 |
| 3 | Pine Forest and Running Streams Scroll, 1991 | Ink and colour on paper | $290,335 | Christie's | May 2006 |
| 4 | LANDSCAPE AFTER A POEM BY LI BAI, 1984 | Ink and colour on paper | $218,940 | Christie's | Oct 2004 |
| 5 | 松泉图, 1983年作 | 设色纸本 | $177,481 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2011 |
| 6 | Autumn Spring | 设色纸本 | $103,997 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Apr 2012 |
| 7 | Waterfall, 1986 | Ink and colour on paper, hanging scroll | $96,348 | Sotheby's | Apr 2022 |
| 8 | Sailing on Lijiang River, 1960 | Ink and color on paper | $69,569 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Sep 2021 |
| 9 | 巫峡风帆, 1946 | Ink and color on paper | $53,245 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jul 2022 |
| 10 | Farming in Spring Mountains, 1988 | Ink and colour on paper, framed | $51,903 | Sotheby's | Oct 2023 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 13 | $46,453 |
| Other | 10 | $30,407 |
| Paintings | 12 | $23,179 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 12 | $82,958 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $26,758 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 15 | $9,588 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 78 results from 13 houses · How we compute these figures
Li Xiong-cai is a Chinese artist with 116 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $25,114. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Li Xiong-cai sold in 2025 for $27,196, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 78 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Li Xiong-cai work is $25,114.
The median Li Xiong-cai work on paper sells for $19,381 across 30 lots.
The median Li Xiong-cai painting sells for $23,581 across 26 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 | 28 | $23,581‡ | $110,760‡ | 92.9% | 2026-07-20 |
| Works on Paper | 34 | $19,381‡ | $568,109 | 88.2% | 2026-04-29 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 10 | $247,899‡ | $922,996‡ | — | 2012-12-04 |
‡ 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 | $6,432–$46,457‡ | $11,038‡ | $110,760‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $44,952–$64,565‡ | $47,721‡ | $97,601‡ |
‡ 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) | 11 | $4,383–$53,137‡ | $13,001‡ | $335,002 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 11 | $15,632–$157,644‡ | $61,943‡ | $568,109 |
‡ 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 | $568,109 |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $335,002 |
| Paintings | 2012 | $110,760‡ |
| Paintings | 2011 | $109,427‡ |
‡ 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 Xiong-cai worth?
Across 78 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Li Xiong-cai work is $25,114. The median Li Xiong-cai work on paper sells for $19,381 across 30 lots. The median Li Xiong-cai painting sells for $23,581 across 26 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Li Xiong-cai work on paper?
Based on 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Li Xiong-cai work on paper is $19,381. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Li Xiong-cai's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Li Xiong-cai work on paper is $568,109.
What is the average price of a Li Xiong-cai painting?
Based on 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Li Xiong-cai painting is $23,581. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Li Xiong-cai's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Li Xiong-cai painting is $110,760. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium Li Xiong-cai painting?
Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Li Xiong-cai painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $11,038, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a large Li Xiong-cai work on paper?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Li Xiong-cai work on paper (large (over 120 cm)) is $61,943, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Li Xiong-cai's auction record?
Li Xiong-cai's auction record is $922,996, set in 2012. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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