> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/liang-hancao · updated 2026-11-02

# Liang Hancao (1899–1975)

## What is Liang Hancao’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 88 auction results for Liang Hancao at 14 houses since 2008. Over the last 24 months the median price was $396 including buyer’s premium (middle half $208–$719, n=6). The auction record is $283,687 for Desire Scenery No. 1514 (2015, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Desire Scenery No. 1514, 2014 | Acrylic paint | $283,687 | Christie's | Jun 2015 |
| 2 | Wandering Spirit in the Great Creation | Ink on Waxed Paper | $1,697 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jul 2026 |
| 3 | 梁寒操 中堂 立轴 | Hanging scroll | $1,463 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | May 2015 |
| 4 | 草书七言诗 | Calligraphy on hanging scroll | $1,028 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Apr 2019 |
| 5 | 行书七言贺词 （二幅） | 洒金笺纸本 | $923 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2012 |
| 6 | 梁寒操 书法 立轴 | 水墨纸本 | $912 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Apr 2012 |
| 7 | 行书诗轴 镜心 | 水墨纸本 | $883 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | May 2016 |
| 8 | 草书七言联 | 水墨纸本 | $866 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jul 2016 |
| 9 | 行书五言联 | Ink on paper | $800 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Aug 2025 |
| 10 | 梁寒操 等 书法 （三幅） 立轴 | Calligraphy | $800 | Duoyunxuan Auction (上海朵云轩拍卖) | Mar 2024 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 15 | $800 |
| Works on paper | 6 | $337 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 7 | $866 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $500 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 88 results from 14 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Liang Hancao is a Chinese artist with 118 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $755. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Liang Hancao sold in 2026 for $1,697, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Liang Hancao work worth?

Across 88 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Liang Hancao work is $755.

The median Liang Hancao work on paper sells for $778 across 36 lots.

The median Liang Hancao painting sells for $1,697 across 3 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Liang Hancao work on papers typically sell for $462–$929 (the middle half of 24 sold 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 | $1,697 | $283,687 | — | 2026-07-19 |
| Works on Paper | 39 | $778‡ | $2,813 | 92.3% | 2026-09-11 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $2,813‡ | $283,687 | — | 2015-06-01 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 24 | $462–$929‡ | $727‡ | $2,813 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 12 | $529–$1,633‡ | $814‡ | $1,831‡ |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2015 | $283,687 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $2,813 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $2,219‡ |
| Paintings | 2026 | $1,697 |

‡ 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 Liang Hancao worth?

Across 88 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Liang Hancao work is $755. The median Liang Hancao work on paper sells for $778 across 36 lots. The median Liang Hancao painting sells for $1,697 across 3 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Liang Hancao work on papers typically sell for $462–$929 (the middle half of 24 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Liang Hancao work on paper?

Based on 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Liang Hancao work on paper is $778. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Liang Hancao's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Liang Hancao work on paper is $2,813.

### What is the average price of a medium Liang Hancao work on paper?

Based on 24 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Liang Hancao work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $727, 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 large Liang Hancao work on paper?

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Liang Hancao work on paper (large (over 120 cm)) is $814, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Liang Hancao's auction record?

Liang Hancao's auction record is $283,687, set in 2015.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Liang Hancao auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/liang-hancao (updated 2026-11-02).

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.