Li Ying (1934–2004)
Li Ying is a Chinese artist with 58 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $984. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Li Ying is recorded as sold in 2023 for $10,490; 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 Ying on OpeningBid →What is a Li Ying work worth?
Across 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Li Ying work is $984.
The median Li Ying painting sells for $427 across 11 lots.
The median Li Ying work on paper sells for $33,330 across 6 lots.
The median Li Ying print sells for $457 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $457‡ | $457‡ | — | 2018-01-05 |
| Paintings | 11 | $427‡ | $3,590‡ | — | 2024-10-04 |
| Works on Paper | 7 | $33,330‡ | $222,469‡ | 85.7% | 2023-07-05 |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | — | 2014-04-20 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Li Ying's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $457. Paintings (11 lots) median $427, record $3,590. Whether that record price 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) | 9 | $232–$480‡ | $371‡ | $3,590‡ |
‡ 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 | 2014 | $222,469‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $56,169‡ |
| Paintings | 2018 | $3,590‡ |
| Paintings | 2018 | $1,257‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $457‡ |
‡ 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 Ying worth?
Across 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Li Ying work is $984. The median Li Ying painting sells for $427 across 11 lots. The median Li Ying work on paper sells for $33,330 across 6 lots. The median Li Ying print sells for $457 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Li Ying painting?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Li Ying painting is $427. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Li Ying's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Li Ying painting is $3,590. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is Li Ying's auction record?
Li Ying's auction record is $222,469, set in 2014. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
See the full Li Ying record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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