Li Yuanhong (1864–1928)
Li Yuanhong is a Chinese artist with 76 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $6,302. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Li Yuanhong is recorded as sold in 2024 for $6,302; 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 Yuanhong on OpeningBid →What is a Li Yuanhong work worth?
Across 54 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Li Yuanhong work is $6,302.
The median Li Yuanhong work on paper sells for $10,956 across 26 lots.
The median Li Yuanhong photograph sells for $13,988 across 1 lots.
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 26 | $10,956†‡ | $60,599‡ | — | 2026-06-30 |
| Photography | 1 | $13,988‡ | $13,988‡ | — | 2016-05-13 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $54,200‡ | $60,599‡ | — | 2021-06-05 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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) | 14 | $2,624–$36,452‡ | $11,563‡ | $60,599‡ |
‡ 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 | 2018 | $60,599‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $54,200‡ |
| Photography | 2016 | $13,988‡ |
‡ 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 Yuanhong worth?
Across 54 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Li Yuanhong work is $6,302. The median Li Yuanhong work on paper sells for $10,956 across 26 lots. The median Li Yuanhong photograph sells for $13,988 across 1 lots. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Li Yuanhong work on paper?
Based on 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Li Yuanhong work on paper is $10,956. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Li Yuanhong's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Li Yuanhong work on paper is $60,599. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a large Li Yuanhong work on paper?
Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Li Yuanhong work on paper (large (over 120 cm)) is $11,563, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Li Yuanhong's auction record?
Li Yuanhong's auction record is $60,599, set in 2018. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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