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# Li Yong

Li Yong is a Chinese artist with 42 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $1,260. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Li Yong is recorded as sold in 2025 for $1,643; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Li Yong work worth?

Across 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Li Yong work is $1,260.

The median Li Yong work on paper sells for $2,138 across 6 lots.

The median Li Yong painting sells for $221 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 | $221 | $8,757 | — | 2017-10-05 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $2,138‡ | $11,916 | — | 2024-12-09 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $11,916 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $8,757 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $3,088 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $221 |

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 Yong worth?

Across 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Li Yong work is $1,260. The median Li Yong work on paper sells for $2,138 across 6 lots. The median Li Yong painting sells for $221 across 4 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Li Yong's auction record is $11,916, set in 2024.

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

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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.