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

# 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.

## 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

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2 | $74,280‡ | $83,060 | — | 2018-06-06 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $573 | $626 | — | 2022-08-23 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2018 | $83,060 |
| Paintings | 2018 | $65,500‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $626 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $520 |

‡ 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 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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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 You auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/li-you (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.