> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/li-xubai · updated 2026-11-02

# Li Xubai (b. 1940)

Li Xubai is an artist with 45 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $10,427.

A work by Li Xubai sold in 2022 for $13,645, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Li Xubai work worth?

Across 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Li Xubai work is $10,427.

The median Li Xubai work on paper sells for $11,263 across 34 lots.

The median Li Xubai painting sells for $2,975 across 4 lots.

Large (over 120 cm) Li Xubai work on papers typically sell for $9,669–$16,929 (the middle half of 23 sold lots).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 5 | $2,975 | $3,859 | 80% | 2020-09-29 |
| Works on Paper | 34 | $11,263 | $64,220 | — | 2026-08-04 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $28,962 | $64,220 | — | 2017-05-29 |

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $2,771–$8,018 | $6,412 | $16,123 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 23 | $9,669–$16,929 | $11,290 | $28,962 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $64,220 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $28,962 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $3,859 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $3,216 |

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 Xubai worth?

Across 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Li Xubai work is $10,427. The median Li Xubai work on paper sells for $11,263 across 34 lots. The median Li Xubai painting sells for $2,975 across 4 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Li Xubai work on papers typically sell for $9,669–$16,929 (the middle half of 23 sold lots).

### What is the average price of a Li Xubai work on paper?

Based on 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Li Xubai work on paper is $11,263.

### What is Li Xubai's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Li Xubai work on paper is $64,220.

### What is the average price of a large Li Xubai work on paper?

Based on 23 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Li Xubai work on paper (large (over 120 cm)) is $11,290, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

Li Xubai's auction record is $64,220, set in 2011.

---

Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Li Xubai auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/li-xubai (updated 2026-11-02).

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.