> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/li-zhen-2 · updated 2026-11-01

# Li Zhen (b. 1983)

Li Zhen is a Chinese artist with 43 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $98,589. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Li Zhen sold in 2021 for $132,627, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Li Zhen work worth?

Across 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Li Zhen work is $98,589.

The median Li Zhen painting sells for $22,917 across 4 lots.

The median Li Zhen sculpture sells for $90,283 across 3 lots.

The median Li Zhen work on paper sells for $8,799 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 | 4 | $22,917‡ | $28,543 | — | 2025-12-17 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $8,799‡ | $16,785‡ | — | 2025-12-06 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 3 | $90,283‡ | $190,004‡ | — | 2013-04-28 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 15 | $190,004‡ | $781,874 | — | 2021-11-29 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2012 | $190,004‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2008 | $90,283‡ |
| Paintings | 2024 | $28,543 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $26,129 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $16,785‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $813 |

‡ 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 Zhen worth?

Across 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Li Zhen work is $98,589. The median Li Zhen painting sells for $22,917 across 4 lots. The median Li Zhen sculpture sells for $90,283 across 3 lots. The median Li Zhen work on paper sells for $8,799 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Li Zhen's auction record is $781,874, set in 2021.

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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 Zhen auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/li-zhen-2 (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.