Li Yi (b. 1964)
Li Yi is a Chinese artist with 20 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $12,169. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Li Yi is recorded as sold in 2019 for $26,782; 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 Yi on OpeningBid →What is a Li Yi work worth?
Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Li Yi work is $12,169.
The median Li Yi work on paper sells for $14,231 across 6 lots.
The median Li Yi painting sells for $13,735 across 3 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 | 3 | $13,735‡ | $37,078‡ | — | 2015-11-01 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $14,231‡ | $26,782‡ | — | 2021-05-17 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $4,770–$24,514‡ | $14,231‡ | $26,782‡ |
‡ 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 | $37,078‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $26,782‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $26,732 |
| Paintings | 2012 | $13,735‡ |
‡ 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 Yi worth?
Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Li Yi work is $12,169. The median Li Yi work on paper sells for $14,231 across 6 lots. The median Li Yi painting sells for $13,735 across 3 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Li Yi's auction record?
Li Yi's auction record is $37,078, set in 2014. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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