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Li You (1914–1997)

Li You is a Chinese artist with 14 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $692. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Li You sold in 2018 for $83,060, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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What is a Li You work worth?

Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Li You work is $692.

The median Li You work on paper sells for $573 across 2 lots.

The median Li You painting sells for $74,280 across 2 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

Price breakdown by category

CategoryLots trackedMedian priceRecord priceSell-throughLast sale
Paintings2$74,280‡$83,060—2018-06-06
Works on Paper2$573$626—2022-08-23

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

Notable results

MediumYearPrice
Paintings2018$83,060
Paintings2018$65,500‡
Works on Paper2015$626
Works on Paper2022$520

‡ 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 You worth?

Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Li You work is $692. The median Li You work on paper sells for $573 across 2 lots. The median Li You painting sells for $74,280 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

What is Li You's auction record?

Li You's auction record is $83,060, set in 2018.

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