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# Lian Ju (1828–1904)

## What is Lian Ju’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 56 auction results for Lian Ju at 8 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $6,475 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,287–$7,742, n=9). The auction record is $203,457 for FLOWERS AND INSECTS (2010, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FLOWERS AND INSECTS, 1883 | Ink and colour on silk, set of four, hanging scroll | $203,457 | Sotheby's | Apr 2010 |
| 2 | DRUNKEN ZHONG KUI, 1900 | Ink and colour on paper, hanging scroll | $96,707 | Sotheby's | Apr 2014 |
| 3 | Flowers and Insects, 1828 | Ink | $88,206 | Christie's | May 2017 |
| 4 | Flowers and Insects, 1888 | Ink and colour on paper, set of four, hanging scroll | $77,371 | Sotheby's | Oct 2014 |
| 5 | Peony of Prosperity, 1904 | Ink and colour on silk, hanging scroll | $62,168 | Sotheby's | Apr 2025 |
| 6 | PEONIES AND BIRDS, 1893 | Ink and colour on paper, hanging scroll | $56,339 | Sotheby's | Apr 2013 |
| 7 | FLOWER AND BIRDS, 1875 | Ink and color on paper, fan leaves, set of five | $52,500 | Sotheby's | Sep 2013 |
| 8 | GODDESS OF RIVER LUO, 1892 | Ink and light colour on paper, hanging scroll | $51,605 | Sotheby's | Apr 2009 |
| 9 | Hibiscus and Florals, 1889 | Ink and colour on paper, fan leaf, set of two, framed | $51,577 | Sotheby's | Apr 2014 |
| 10 | Balsam Flower Blossoms, 1889 | Ink and colour on paper, fan leaf, set of two, framed | $48,354 | Sotheby's | Apr 2014 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 28 | $13,721 |
| Paintings | 16 | $6,385 |
| Other | 5 | $6,367 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $13,721 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $7,677 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 15 | $6,370 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 56 results from 8 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Lian Ju is a Chinese artist with 62 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $6,828. 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 Lian Ju sold in 2025 for $10,494, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Lian Ju work worth?

Across 56 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lian Ju work is $6,828.

The median Lian Ju work on paper sells for $10,108 across 40 lots.

The median Lian Ju painting sells for $6,475 across 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 12 | $6,475† | $52,500 | — | 2025-05-02 |
| Works on Paper | 46 | $10,108‡ | $203,457 | 87% | 2025-12-11 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $96,707 | $203,457 | — | 2017-05-29 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $2,476–$11,259‡ | $5,326‡ | $88,206 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $3,573–$7,540‡ | $6,370‡ | $12,892 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $13,624–$31,948 | $13,819 | $62,168 |

‡ 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 | 2010 | $203,457 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $96,707 |
| Paintings | 2013 | $52,500 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $14,836 |

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 Lian Ju worth?

Across 56 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lian Ju work is $6,828. The median Lian Ju work on paper sells for $10,108 across 40 lots. The median Lian Ju painting sells for $6,475 across 12 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 Lian Ju work on paper?

Based on 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lian Ju work on paper is $10,108. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Lian Ju's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Lian Ju work on paper is $203,457.

### What is the average price of a Lian Ju painting?

Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lian Ju painting is $6,475. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Lian Ju's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Lian Ju painting is $52,500.

### What is the average price of a medium Lian Ju work on paper?

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Lian Ju work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $6,370, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a small Lian Ju work on paper?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Lian Ju work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $5,326, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Lian Ju's auction record?

Lian Ju's auction record is $203,457, set in 2010.

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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, “Lian Ju auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/lian-ju (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.