> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/li-yin · updated 2026-11-01

# 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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.

---

Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Li Yin auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/li-yin (updated 2026-11-01).

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.