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

# Li Zai

Li Zai is a Chinese artist with 10 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $1,223. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Li Zai sold in 2023 for $1,223, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Li Zai work worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Li Zai work is $1,223.

The median Li Zai painting sells for $5,880 across 3 lots.

The median Li Zai work on paper sells for $693 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 | 3 | $5,880‡ | $11,132‡ | — | 2023-04-05 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $693 | $1,077 | — | 2025-04-07 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2015 | $11,132‡ |
| Paintings | 2010 | $5,880‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $1,077 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $309 |

‡ 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 Zai worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Li Zai work is $1,223. The median Li Zai painting sells for $5,880 across 3 lots. The median Li Zai work on paper sells for $693 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Li Zai's auction record is $11,132, set in 2015. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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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 Zai auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/li-zai (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.