Li Yin (1616–1685)
Li Yin is a Chinese artist with 50 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $12,689. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Li Yin sold in 2025 for $36,108, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Li Yin on OpeningBid →What is a Li Yin work worth?
Across 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Li Yin work is $12,689.
The median Li Yin work on paper sells for $10,504 across 10 lots.
The median Li Yin painting sells for $7,755 across 4 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 | 4 | $7,755‡ | $13,106‡ | — | 2023-05-20 |
| Works on Paper | 10 | $10,504‡ | $81,823 | — | 2025-10-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $189,732‡ | $191,102‡ | — | 2018-06-17 |
‡ 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) | 5 | $10,504–$11,871‡ | $11,424‡ | $19,460 |
‡ 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 | 2025 | $81,823 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $19,460 |
| Paintings | 2014 | $13,106‡ |
| Paintings | 2020 | $12,271‡ |
‡ 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 Yin worth?
Across 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Li Yin work is $12,689. The median Li Yin work on paper sells for $10,504 across 10 lots. The median Li Yin painting sells for $7,755 across 4 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Li Yin's auction record?
Li Yin's auction record is $191,102, set in 2018. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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